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Abolitionists in the North and South

This examination delves into the rise and resistance of abolitionists in both the North and South during the 19th century. In the South, antislavery groups faced severe backlash, with restrictive laws and fears stemming from events like Nat Turner's rebellion. The Gag Resolution of 1836 exemplified Congressional support for Southern proslavery sentiment. In contrast, Northern abolitionists struggled against mob violence and public disdain, despite growing antislavery sentiment. The economic ties between the North and South complicated the abolitionist cause but fostered debate on the expansion of slavery in America.

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Abolitionists in the North and South

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  1. Abolitionists in the North and South Katie Moore & Anne Collins Nov 18, 2008

  2. The South Lashes Back

  3. Antislavery in the South • In the 1820s, Antislavery groups were numerous in the South

  4. Silencing abolitionists • Virginia in 1831-1832 passed laws that defeated emancipation proposals • States tightened their slave codes and prohibited emancipation

  5. Fear in the South • Nat Turner’s rebellion in 1831 frightened many white Southerners • William Lloyd Garrison wrote the Liberator and was called a terrorist • The nullification crisis of 1832 created more panic, causing irrational actions

  6. Whites proslavery campaign • Southerners claim slavery was supported by the bible and the constitution • They claimed that slaves were happier than unemployed free blacks in the North

  7. South’s fight in Congress • In 1836, Congress passed the Gag Resolution, in favor of the South • Gag Resolution had all antislavery appeals tabled without debate • Under Southern pressure, Congress banned all abolitionist material from the post (mail)

  8. The Abolitionist Impact in the North

  9. North Versus Abolitionists • The Radical (Garrisonian) Abolitionists were unpopular in the North due to their ideas of Northern succession from the Union due to their support of the Constitution and strong national government. • Radical Abolitionist caused mob outbursts • Men like Reverend Lovejoy were mobbed and killed

  10. North’s tie to the South • In the 1850s, the North was economically tied to the South through debt of 300 million • Textile mills needed southern cotton to make profit

  11. Northern acceptance of Antislavery • By 1850, many northerners agreed with antislavery • Few northerners wanted to abolish slavery outright, but many were against the expansion of slavery to the West

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