How Did The 14th Amendment Impact The Abolitionist Movement

Slavery has been a grave mistake that has dented our history and has been remembered ever since. Some people have demonstrated acts of leadership and heroism to get slavery to an end. Never did they give up because they have not succeeded but they still gave it their all. Some have given more than others, but all contribute that will get them to end of the goal. People like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass have truly demonstrated of being a person, or abolitionist, that possesses traits like leadership, heroism and dedication.

Abolitionists were part of the historical campaign to free slaves and finish the traffic of slaves also known as abolitionism. Some other abolitionists were Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Solomon Northup, and Fredrick Douglas. Harriet Tubman was one of the most well- known abolitionists. Harriet Tubman was born into a slave family with the name Araminta Harriet Ross. According to Harriet

They spoke for freedom and led others to the abolitionist movement. Abolitionists played a very crucial role in the ending of slavery. The Underground Railroad was one act of civil disobedience that helped start the abolitionist movement. It was a system of safe houses run by abolitionists to help free slaves.

They all believed that slavery was a cruel and ruthless act that should not continue. These three men helped abolish this act in other countries, and more countries still need the characteristics of these men to help abolish slavery in their own countries. They didn’t only write books and articles about slavery, but also inspired slave owners to quit the act. When slavery was still taking over many countries, humans were considered “subhumans”, were treated poorly and wars or massacres arose because of these tremendous events. Frederick Douglass, Moses Brown and William Lloyd Garrison helped minimized these events from happening and helped demolish it in their own countries.

A preacher named Charles Finney influenced many people to condemn slavery. By the mid-1800s, an increasing number of people became abolitionists, which were reformers who wanted to abolish, or end, slavery. As stated in the textbook, “Some abolitionists went further, rejecting gradual emancipation, and called for a complete and immediate end to slavery.” One of the most powerful abolitionists was William Lloyd Garrison. He was a Quaker who opposed the use of violence to end slavery, but was more extreme because he favored full political rights for all African Americans.

The slaves eventually gain political power to fight for their rights. Courageous African Americans began to speak out as leaders for the slave population. For example, Fredrick Douglass, a former slave, stood up for the slave’s human rights in the abolition of slavery. Douglass eventually became an anti-slavery lecturer and informed the public on the traumatic experience of being on the other side as a slave. Without the Underground Railroad these celebrity fugitives would not have been able to speak up for their own

The changes in America during the abolitionist movement in the 1850’s and those of the antislavery movements in the 1830’s were subtle variations in their selected techniques. The antislavery movements in the 1830’s were fixated on eliminating all slavery from America prior the civil war using religion and active women in their rights movements. These movements during the 1830’s were formed during the Second Great Awakening, as it was based on the Republican values of liberty and equality as slavery was a moral sin to Christianity. Therefore being a moral sin, slavery needed to be an immediate eradication not one to be slow over time (Quizlet).

Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, and William Lloyd Garrison were three abolitionists that had the greatest impact on slavery because of their bravery, voice,

People like Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth, William Lloyd Garrison, and Harriet Tubman all spoke their minds and expressed their ideas to move the movement forward, even after facing trials and tribulations. For instance, Harriet tubman, a former slave, had to prevail through many struggles to do what she thought was right. When she was younger she got hit in the head with a weight by her master, which resulted in long-term physical consequences, as Abolition and Women 's Rights reads, “She suffered fainting spells for the rest of her life but did not let that stop her from working for her freedom...after her escape, Harriet Tubman made 19 dangerous journeys to free enslaved persons.” She had a lot on her back, even a $40,000 bounty. However, Tubman knew what was right, let nothing stop her, and thought for herself, which ended up helping many people escape slavery.

Harriet was and is the biggest abolitionist that fought for the freedom of slaves Even though Fredrick, and Harriet had different forms of escape and freedom they all freed most slaves. William Lloyd Garrison was very special being a White abolitionist fighting for the freedom of black slaves/people. William started “The New England Anti-Slavery Society” Which helped the slaves and also he gave anti-slavery speeches. Even though he wasn’t a slave and didn’t go through the troubles and pain that other slaves had to go through like

Frederick Douglas was a former slave who fought for the cause too. He was very influential in changing the public’s opinion. Last but certainly not least, Abraham Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln was president during the Civil war, created the emancipation proclamation, and formed the thirteenth amendment. These few individuals had a huge impact on slavery.

By 1860, 35% of the southern population was made up of slaves. African Americans that were free, enslaved, and formerly enslaved actively resisted the institution of slavery and contributed to the abolitionist movement through internal and external resistance such as revolting and holding public speeches. Famous abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass, William Lloyd Garrison, and Nat Turner led prominent anti-slavery newspapers, revolutions, and speeches. Internal and external resistance to slavery has been overlooked because of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln.

The 14th amendment is split into five sections. Section one is the most important of them all and it states, “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they reside. No state shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws.” (The Constitution 2014). However it was put to test in the south early on.

While participating in an 1843 lecture tour through the mid west, Douglass was chased and beaten by an angry mob before being rescued by a Quaker family.” (A&E Television Networks) He still never stopped pushing for the end of oppression. Harriet Tubman maybe the most recognizable person from the slavery time period was one of the largest influence of black freedom. “Escaped to the north 1849 to become the most famous “conductors” of the Underground Railroad” (A&E Television Network) she became such and influence on all people’s life that in 2016 not only did she influence the eastern shore but the whole country

Slavery through the eyes of activists On December fifteenth, in eighteen sixty-five, the United States abolished slavery with the thirteenth amendment. Powerful individuals such as Frederick Douglass, David Walker, Nat Turner, Sojourner Truth, and Benjamin Banneker were people that longed to see the day that they would be free from slavery. Although these five individuals were never in contact with one another they all shared the same drive and motivation to change the way people viewed slavery for the better. These individuals accomplished their goal of changing slavery with a strong belief in god, a strong political voice and a light in them that never died.