NFD Introduction

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What was the primary goal of the Abolitionist movement?

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To achieve immediate emancipation of all enslaved people and the ending of racial segregation without the use of violence.

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What strategy did Frederick Douglass use to promote abolition?

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Delivering powerful speeches and writing autobiographies.

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Why were enslaved people crucial to the Southern economy before the Civil War?

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Enslaved people were needed to plant and harvest the cash crops.

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How did William Lloyd Garrison’s publication 'The Liberator' impact the abolitionist movement?

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By providing a platform for immediate emancipation and equality.

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What significant work did David Walker write advocating for the end of slavery?

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'An Appeal in Four Articles'.

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Define 'Abolitionist Movement'.

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A social and political push to end slavery and promote equal rights for all individuals.

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What role did speeches play in the abolitionist movement?

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Speeches were a key method for abolitionists to raise awareness and garner support for ending slavery.

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Who was William Lloyd Garrison?

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An influential abolitionist who published 'The Liberator' and advocated for immediate emancipation.

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What was the significance of 'The North Star'?

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A newspaper founded by Frederick Douglass that advocated for abolition and civil rights.

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What was the impact of 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'?

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It raised awareness about the realities of slavery and fueled the abolitionist movement.