Lesson 2 of 84 · Reform Movements
⭐ 30 XPAbolition: The Movement to End Slavery
The Abolition Movement was a powerful effort to end slavery in the United States during the 19th century.
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The Abolition Movement was a powerful effort to end slavery in the United States during the 19th century. Many brave individuals, such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, fought passionately for the freedom of enslaved people. They organized speeches, wrote articles, and helped others escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. This movement was significant because it challenged the moral and ethical beliefs of society, leading to the eventual passing of the Thirteenth Amendment, which abolished slavery.
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The Abolition Movement gained momentum in the early 1800s.
Frederick Douglass was a former enslaved person who became a leading voice for abolition.
The Thirteenth Amendment was ratified in 1865, officially ending slavery.
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