The Origins and History of the Abolitionist Movement
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The Evolution of American Abolitionism: From Influence to Political Action
This chapter delves into the rise of the American abolitionist movement in the 1830s, linking it to the British anti-slavery efforts. It also covers the establishment of the Liberty Party in 1840 and critical events that heightened regional tensions over slavery, including the Fugitive Slave Act and the Dred Scott case.
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