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What religious group in North America led the attack on slavery?
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The Quakers helped to lead the fight to end slavery. They were the first religious group to question the morality of slavery. They were instrumental in the successful operation of the 'Underground Railroad" that helped slaves escape to the northern state and then to Canada. You can read more about this interesting and egalitarian group at the related link.
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What was the Quaker view of slavery?
Quakers viewed slavery as a moral evil and actively campaigned against it. They were among the first to denounce and work to abolish slavery in both Britain and the United States. Quaker beliefs in equality, peace, and the inherent value of every individual led them to take a strong stance against the institution of slavery.
What DO slave's do as work in North America in 2012?
Slavery does not exist in North America in 2012.
Did North America abolish slavery?
North America did abolish slavery gradually with some maintaining it up until 1848. Connecticut was among the last colonies to abolish slavery.
How was North America colonized?
immigration and slavery.
What is the north-south conflict?
The North South conflict in the United States of America was over slavery. The South wanted slavery and the North wanted to abolish slavery.
What is north south conflict?
The North South conflict in the United States of America was over slavery. The South wanted slavery and the North wanted to abolish slavery.
When did slavery in the north end?
Slavery ended in 1865, in all north America, but it most likely ended in 1700's for north.
What side of America was free from slavery?
The North and West sides.
What country introduced slavery to North America?
Portuguese
How were john calvin's religious ideas spread to north america?
John Calvin's religious ideas were spread to North America from Europe. "John Calvin's Protestant teachings were spread across Europe and into North America."
Became the legal basis for slavery in north America?
primogeniture
What were the economic and religious reasons that the south thought it was okay and the north did not?
Slavery was a big issue between the north and the south.
