Harriet Tubman Compared To The Abolitionist Movement

In the 1800’s slavery was a key part of the southern part of the United States, but it took away the basic human rights of African Americans. Many of these people and lots of people in the north created a movement to end slavery called the Abolitionist movement. The Abolitionist movement was a very important movement with some important members including Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman. The Abolitionist movement was completely against slavery. They demanded the immediate release of all slaves in the United States. It began in the early 1830’s. Abolitionists could be either man or woman and believed slavery was completely morally wrong and against democracy and the constitution. First off for important people is Harriet Tubman. Harriet

Frederick Douglass was also formerly enslaved but found freedom. He fled north and started a famous newspaper called “The North Star”. This newspaper talked about and strived for equal rights for African Americans and women. He also wrote a few autobiographies about his experiences with slavery and being enslaved. Lastly, I have William Lloyd Garrison. William Lloyd Garrison was a white man helping the Abolitionist movement. He was a journalist and also wrote the famous “Liberator” newspaper that he started in 1831. He also helped in the women's suffrage movement and just wanted equal rights for everyone. Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman both have many similarities and a few differences. One of the biggest and most key similarities though is that they were both formerly enslaved. This was a help to the Abolitionist movement because they could show and tell about their experiences of slavery. One difference is how they helped the movement. Harriet Tubman was mostly out and making big actions like rescuing slaves while Frederick Douglass was up north writing books and newspapers to help the Abolitionists' cause. But in the end they were both important, key figures in the Abolitionist movement and the battle against