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The American Anti-Slavery Society (AASS) split primarily due to ideological differences over the role of women and the tactics for achieving abolition. In the 1840s, some members, including prominent figures like William Lloyd Garrison, advocated for a more radical approach, including full equality for women in the movement, while others, like Frederick Douglass, favored a more traditional approach focused on the immediate abolition of slavery. The split was exacerbated by differing views on political engagement and the use of the electoral system in the fight against slavery. Ultimately, these tensions led to the formation of separate factions, including the American and Foreign Anti-Slavery Society.

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