The American Anti-Slavery Society was founded in 1833 to outlaw slavery in the US. It grew to over 1300 chapters and a quarter of a million members, but faced controversy and violence. A schism occurred in 1839, with more moderate members forming the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society. The abolitionist movement continued to grow, leading […]
The anti-slavery movement aimed to abolish slavery, particularly the transatlantic slave trade. It originated in the mid-16th century and gained momentum in the late 18th century, led by England and Scotland. In the US, notable figures included William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, John Brown, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. The movement culminated in the American Civil […]
