William Lloyd Garrison and The Abolitionist Movement

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Who was William Lloyd Garrison?

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A leader in the movement to end slavery.

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What did William Lloyd Garrison begin publishing in 1831?

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An antislavery newspaper called The Liberator.

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What was the purpose of The Liberator newspaper?

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To write forcefully against slavery and demand its immediate end.

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What did Garrison believe about slavery?

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He believed it was a violation of both moral law and American democratic values.

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How did The Liberator impact the abolitionist cause?

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It spread across the North and gave a voice to the abolitionist cause.

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Who did Garrison work alongside in his abolitionist efforts?

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African American leaders.

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What was Garrison one of the first white Americans to do?

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Publicly support equal rights for all people.