What was the campaign against slavery and the slave trade called?
1 Answer
The movement against slavery was known as abolitionism.
Explanation:
The goal of this movement was to end the existence of slavery and racial discrimination and segregation. This movement dates back to the early 1800s, the time when it was starting to pick up speed and become important.
People who supported this movement were known as abolitionists. They opposed slavery, especially African servitude, which was a big issue at the time.
In the 1800s, slavery was a prominent topic. It drove people to extremes. The North generally felt that it was wrong to have slaves, and that it stripped men, women, and children of their civil rights. After all, that is why America became independent. The South felt it was appropriate and that slavery was a huge help to the southern economy.
Growing tension between the country led people to speak out in public, and commit violence. There were many attacks (verbally and physically) that proved slavery was an issue.
These conditions would eventually direct the country into a civil war.
Abolitionists and the abolition movement fought for slaves and their rights. Although war was inevitable, people continued to fight over the topic.
