Frederick Douglass: Abolishment Of Slavery

Katie Potter

Bradford

U.S. History

29 October 2015

American Legends

The institution of slavery is as old as civilization. Many nations were built by the labor of slaves. African Americans have been enslaved in what is now the United States since the early 17th century. By the time of the American Revolution and eventual adoption of the new Constitution in 1787, slavery was slowly dying. As part of the compromises that allowed the Constitution to be written and accepted, founders agreed to end admission of slaves into the United States by1807 to 1808. Around the early 1800’s, however, African American slavery was once again a booming establishment. The debate of slavery’s future caused a divide within the nation, thus causing the

He believed that America should be an all inclusive nation strengthened by diversity and free of discrimination. Like Turner, Douglass was born a slave and taught to read and write by his owner. He eventually managed to escape from his slave owner, after suffering for many years. During the Civil War, Douglass fought to make the abolition of slavery his personal goal. In public speeches and in private meetings with President Lincoln, Douglass expressed his strong case towards the abolishment of slavery. He used his writing skills to communicate his desire to free African American slaves which eventually led to the Emancipation Proclamation released by President Lincoln. Douglass also advocated for equal rights and opportunities for his fellow Americans. He is a true symbol of freedom and his contribution to the Civil War changed the lives of slaves

Stowe’s piece gave people a different perspective about slavery in the South. In fact, the impact was so strong, it caused protests and expanded the abolitionist community. Both the North and South reacted powerfully, but in different ways. The South criticized the book, especially supporters and owners of slaves. There was a variety of responses in the North. Some people were very supportive of the book whereas others did not bother to read it. Uncle Tom’s Cabin is one of the most influential novels in American history and especially around the Civil War time period. Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the abolitionist novel in hopes of creating national discussion. Stowe prompted a debate about change that was centered on the social movement of abolitionism. Her book raised awareness among abolitionists and northerners who had never interacted with African Americans or had never experienced slavery first hand. After the Civil War, the book continued to be successful and a debate topic for years to come. By the end of the century, Uncle Tom’s Cabin had sold several thousand copies, proving to be one of the first bestsellers in the history of the publishing. Stowe was able to portray a face, a mind, and a soul of black Americans in her outstanding