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An abolitionist was a person who wanted to "abolish" slavery, eliminating it from society. They were more numerous in the North before the US Civil War (1861-1865), but still constituted a small, vocal minority.
Some, such as John Brown, tried to force the freedom of slaves by armed action. He and his supporters killed some slave owners and later attacked the Federal armory at Harper's Ferry on October 16, 1859. His plan to arm and lead a slave revolt failed, and Brown was tried and hanged.
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What does abolistine mean?
An abolistine does not seem to mean anything but might be related to the word abolitionist. An abolitionist is a person who fought against slavery. Abolistine might be a version of that word.
What do you call a person who is against slavery?
A person opposed to slavery was called an abolitionist. An abolitionist can refer to someone ho supports an end to anything, but was used specifically to refer to those opposing slavery.
Was lyman Beecher an abolitionist?
not entirely sure if he was an "abolitionist", but he did preach against slavery (and alcohol)
The abolitionist who tried to lead a revolt at harpers ferry in 1859?
=John Brown (abolitionist)=
Was Stephen A Douglas an abolitionist?
yes!
