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| − | Abolitionism was a movement that sought to end the institution of [[slavery]]. It originated with the [[Enlightenment]] in [[Europe]] and eventually spread to other areas, including the northern [[United States]]. Some of its adherents murdered white slave owners and openly encouraged violent slave rebellions in the South. This led to tense situations preceding the American [[Civil War]]. | + | '''Abolitionism''' was a movement that sought to end the institution of [[slavery]]. It originated with the [[Enlightenment]] in [[Europe]] and eventually spread to other areas, including the northern [[United States]]. Some of its adherents murdered white slave owners and openly encouraged violent slave rebellions in the South. This led to tense situations preceding the American [[Civil War]]. |
Notable abolitionists included [[William Wilberforce]] and [[John Brown]]. | Notable abolitionists included [[William Wilberforce]] and [[John Brown]]. | ||
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Revision as of 06:26, April 27, 2007
Abolitionism was a movement that sought to end the institution of slavery. It originated with the Enlightenment in Europe and eventually spread to other areas, including the northern United States. Some of its adherents murdered white slave owners and openly encouraged violent slave rebellions in the South. This led to tense situations preceding the American Civil War.
Notable abolitionists included William Wilberforce and John Brown.