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Some Quakers helped maintain the "Underground Railroad" which was a series of safe places that escaped slaves could travel to the north to (often Canada).
However, this didn't necessarily help the actual issue of slavery itself (which to many was not an issue at the time).
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∙ 13y agoThey mostly opposed it actively and still do, although historically some Quakers were involved with the slave trade.
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∙ 13y agoBecause it is a Quaker testimony that we should treat all people as equals and act as if there is something of 'God' in EVERY human.
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∙ 13y agothey were commonly conductors. they helped slaves to freedom.
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∙ 14y agoNo they did not
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∙ 10y agowhy did Quakers oppose slavery
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What groups resisted slavery and why?
Quakers resisted slavery.
Quakers were among the first in England to speak out blank slavery?
Quakers were among the first in England to speak out AGAINST slavery.
Who were the first religious group to speak out against slavery?
The Quakers were among the first religious groups to speak out against slavery in the United States. They actively campaigned against the institution of slavery and were instrumental in the abolitionist movement.
What is important about Quakers?
They stopped slavery.
What didn't the Quakers like?
They did not believe in the other religions
Who was the first to pioneer the abolitionist movement?
Quakers were the pioneers in the anti-slavery movement, first speaking out against slavery in 1688. Four Dutch Quakers sent a petition to the monthly meeting of Quakers, calling for the abolishment of slavery. No action was taken on this petition due to the Quaker's commercial interests.
Who was the first colonists to publicly criticize slavery were?
The first colonists to publicly criticize slavery were the Quakers.
What religion was against slavery?
The Quaker religion was against slavery. The Quakers were a religion of peaceful people who were against slavery and war.
When were the Quakers campaigning for the abolition of slavery?
Though the Quakers were thought to have opposed slavery from the very beginning however they didn't really stand out much until the 1700s which is a well known time to which they began to campaign for the abolition of slavery.
What was the first religious group to condemn slavery?
The Mennonites were the first religious group to openly oppose slavery. Owning slaves was completely forbidden in this Christian community.
What religoious group opposed slavery in 1688 Quakers or Puritans?
puritans Quakers accepted slaves in there new colonies
Did the Quakers believe in American slavery?
Quakers thought it was a sin for a human being to own another human being.
