William Wilberforce (MP) And Granville Sharp
They were the abolitionists.
They were called abolitionists.
martyrs
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The Quaker religion was against slavery. The Quakers were a religion of peaceful people who were against slavery and war.
abolitionists
They were people who were against slavery for various reasons.
What were two ways in which people took action against slavery
During the time of the American Civil War, people who were against slavery were called 'Abolitionists'.
Abraham Lincoln was against slavery. As President, however, he did not believe he had the power to end slavery.
Generally all the north was against slavery, including Illinois.
Over the years many people led the struggle against slavery. The name that pops into mind for me is William Wilberforce.