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Thoreau Spends One Night In Jail (1846)

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Navigating Morality and Politics in the Abolitionist Movement

This chapter explores the moral and political complexities surrounding stances on slavery in the mid-19th century, particularly the risks of aiding runaway slaves. It examines different forms of protest and the motivations driving individuals towards either passive or active engagement in the abolitionist movement.

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