Famous Abolitionists by George Wells

Frederick Douglass

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A former slave who became one of the most powerful voices of the abolitionist movement. Douglass was a brilliant orator and writer who published his autobiography 'Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass' in 1845. He challenged racial prejudices and advocated for both abolition and women's rights.

Harriet Tubman

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Known as the 'Moses of her people,' Tubman escaped slavery and then made about 13 missions to rescue approximately 70 enslaved people using the network of activists and safe houses known as the Underground Railroad. She also served as a scout and spy for the Union Army during the Civil War.

William Lloyd Garrison

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Founder of 'The Liberator' newspaper and the American Anti-Slavery Society. Garrison was a radical voice for immediate emancipation, publishing his anti-slavery newspaper for 35 years until the ratification of the 13th Amendment.

Sojourner Truth

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Born into slavery as Isabella Baumfree, she became a powerful speaker for abolition and women's rights. Her famous 'Ain't I a Woman?' speech highlighted the intersection of racial and gender discrimination.

Angelina Grimké

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Along with her sister Sarah, Angelina was one of the first female anti-slavery activists from a southern slave-holding family. She wrote powerful appeals against slavery and became a prominent speaker, breaking social taboos against women speaking in public.

William Wilberforce

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British parliamentarian who led the movement to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire. His persistent efforts resulted in the Slave Trade Act of 1807 and the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833.

Toussaint L'Ouverture

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Leader of the Haitian Revolution, L'Ouverture led the most successful slave rebellion in history, which resulted in the establishment of Haiti as the first free black republic and the second independent nation in the Americas.

Directions

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Pretend you are interviewing one of these famous abolitionists. What are 3 questions you would ask him/her?

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