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The abolitionists had assumed that ending the Slave Trade would eventually lead to the freeing of all enslaved people. When it became clear this would not happen, Clarkson joined with Thomas Fowell Buxton in 1823, to form 'the Society for the Mitigation and Gradual Abolition of Slavery' (later the Anti-Slavery Society). At first the aim, as the title suggests, was for gradual abolition.
In May 1823, Thomas Fowell Buxton, the Society's representative, introduced a motion in the House of Commons, "That the state of Slavery is repugnant to the principles of the British constitution and of the Christian religion and that it ought to be gradually abolished throughout the British colonies".
However, when it became clear that the West Indian planters were not implementing the improvements to conditions and rights for enslaved people, that had been agreed in an 1823 'amelioration programme', the abolitionists hardened their stance. New campaigners, such asElizabeth Heyrick, pressed for total abolition and the removal of the word 'gradual' from the resolution.
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Who led the abolition movement in great Britain?
William Wilberforce.
What is the meaning of abolition?
"Abolition" is the act of banning something. In a historical context, it usually refers to the movement to ban slavery in the U.S.
What was Frederick Douglass' role in the abolition movement?
Douglass wrote essays in abolition newspapers and was an influential speaker against slavery.
Who was involved in the Abolition of slavery in America?
Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison and other former slaves was involve in the abolition movement.
Women's treatment within what movement was the final impetus for forming a separate women's rights movement?
abolition
Who was important to the abolition movement in America?
the person who was important to the abolition movement in america was andrew jackson
What was the movement to abolish slavery called?
The correct answer is Abolition
The American tradition of social and political activism is best shown through which movement?
abolition
What does abolition movement?
the abolition mouvement mean no more slaves. the trade of slavery is end.
Movement to end slavery?
The movement to end slavery was called the Abolitionist Movement
What are some problems of the abolition movement?
The problem with the aboltion movement is slavery.
What was the Abolition Movement?
It was a movement to end the slave trade and set slaves free.
Where did The abolition movement that ended with slavery begin?
England
What is a movement to stop reduce the use of alcohol?
abolition
What were the goals for the abolition movement?
To end the practice of slavery
Where did the abolition movement take place?
The abolition movement took place all over the United States. It was concentrated on the border states where the 'Underground Railroad' had many of the its 'stations'.
Disadvantaged Americans have generally gained their rights?
The abolition movement
