The Abolitionist Movement
The movement against the “sin of slavery.”
In 1833 women abolitionist formed:
The Female Antislavery Association
In 1837 it held its first National convention.
Black Abolitionists
Maria Stewart
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White Abolitionists
Grimke Sisters:
Sarah & Angelina
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The Age of Association
Education becomes available to women after the American Revolution. Schools open in the 1800’s founders:
Emma Willard
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Catherine Beecher
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Mary Lyon
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Prudence Crandell
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Education served as a functional instrument; it upheld the Status Quo and it served as an agency of moral instruction.
However, education enabled women to come together and to express their ideas.
How so?
- Formed study groups
- Go out into the community
- Become visible
- Volunteer
The end result was that women were familiarizing themselves with representative government.
- Write constitutions
- Amend proclamations
- Vote
- Gather new membership
Religion changes after the American Revolution. The Great Awakening occurs.
Why?
- Churches were losing membership
- People are trying to hold on to values
- Industrial capitalism is gaining strength
- The Artisan way is slowly disappearing
Society is changing and women are asking questions about their purpose in the “New Republic”.
Religion becomes more…
- Emotional
- Forgiving
The church will put emphasis on people’s own religious experiences.
Why did women form bonds and friendships?
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Moral Institution/Organizations
Women will get involve in moral institutions/organizations.
Issues? Morality.
Women want to help clean-up society.
Eradicate the ills of society.
Organize
American Female Reform Societies.
Newspapers
The Advocate
The Abolitionist Movement: The movement to end slavery.
This organization is very political. Both men and women join.
- They circulate petitions
- They organize conventions
Black women join this movement and they will use the platform to speak in public.
Maria Stewart & The Grimke Sisters
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