American Anti-Slavery Society
Definition
The American Anti-Slavery Society was an abolitionist society founded by William Lloyd Garrison and others in 1833. They believed that all people are equal and should be free from slavery.
Analogy
Imagine if your favorite sports team had been unfairly disqualified from playing. You and other fans form a group advocating for fair play rules - this is similar to how members of the American Anti-Slavery Society banded together against slavery.
Related terms
Abolitionism: A movement to end slavery, whether formal or informal.
Underground Railroad: A network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape into free states and Canada with the aid of abolitionists who were sympathetic to their cause.
Frederick Douglass: An escaped slave who became a prominent activist, author, and public speaker; he became a leader in the abolitionist movement.
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