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What methods used by abolitionists to oppose slavery do you think were most successful?
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∙ 8y ago
Abolitionists were successful in "getting the word out" via the media of the times. This meant having success by having newspaper editors such as Horace Greeley of the Tribune favor the end to slavery. The Tribune, a Republican New York City newspaper was the most widely read in the US. In addition to using the news media, abolitionists often conducted meetings in churches and other venues to give speeches on the subject and gain new followers.It seems the flaw that on an overall basis, to gather more public and political support was based on no particular gradual and compensated basis to abolish slavery. It seems the main idea was to abolish it at once. This would have caused both social and economic chaos.
This was understood by people such as Abraham Lincoln who was against slavery but realized a more organized and gradual way to end slavery was the only viable method to have this done.
In that sense, he is not referred to as an abolitionist.
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What were ways that abolitionists spread word?
Abolitionists cited biblical verses in their sermons and speeches to lure the public to oppose and help end the institution of slavery. In some cases, abolitionists asked former slaves such as Frederick Douglas to speak publicly about their experience.
Why did abolitionists oppose the Mexican American War?
Because it was seen as favoring slavery.
Why did most members of the free soil party oppose the spread of slavery?
allowing slavery to expand would make it difficult for free men to find work
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.
Why did some Americans oppose the war with Mexico?
Some members of Congress felt that President Polk's declaration of war on Mexico had been spurred by American tactics that were too aggressive. Some felt that the war's real goal was to acquire more slave territory.
What were ways that abolitionists spread word?
Abolitionists cited biblical verses in their sermons and speeches to lure the public to oppose and help end the institution of slavery. In some cases, abolitionists asked former slaves such as Frederick Douglas to speak publicly about their experience.
Why would the abolitionists want a photograph of their convention?
To tease the opposing side
Which of theh methods used by abolitionist to oppose slavery do you think was not most successful explain your answer?
They tried to force their views on the South. This did not help because it made those from the South very indignant and less likely to compromise.
Why did abolitionists oppose the Mexican American War?
Because it was seen as favoring slavery.
Why did the Mexican abolitionists oppose war?
The abolitionists thought it was a bad deal. They thought it would strip them of their rights of holding slaves due to the annexation of territory. This created uncertainty for the abolitionists.
What did the north want for new states?
The North wanted the new states to be non-slave states... most northerners were not anti-slavery, just abolitionists-that means they did not oppose slavery directly; rather, they opposed the spread of it because they believed that if it did not spread, it might eventually die out.
How did people oppose or support slavery?
oppose - mean support - needed it
Did the south favor or oppose slavery?
The South favoured slavery
Why did northern oppose to slavery?
The norther opposed to slavery because
Did Charles summer oppose slavery?
No
Did roger taney oppose slavery?
no
Did Lincoln or Douglass oppose to slavery?
Neither of the two were opposed to slavery.
