Abolition and Early Feminism

A set of flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the abolitionist movement and early feminism.

Abolitionism

The movement to end slavery, which included activists like Quakers, slaves, and free blacks.

William Lloyd Garrison

A prominent abolitionist who published 'The Liberator' and advocated for immediate abolition.

Moral Suasion

A tactic used to persuade others to take action against slavery.

American Antislavery Society

Founded in 1833, it was a key organization in the abolitionist movement.

Black Abolitionism

The involvement of African Americans in the abolitionist movement, occupying key roles and publishing accounts of former slaves.

Gag Rule

A policy that prohibited the discussion of abolition in Congress, opposed by many Northern abolitionists.

Feminism

The belief in and advocacy for women's rights, which intertwined with the abolitionist movement.

Seneca Falls Convention

A pivotal gathering in 1848 that organized by feminists such as Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Lucretia Mott to discuss women's rights.

Declaration of Sentiments

A document from the Seneca Falls Convention modeled on the Declaration of Independence, asserting that 'all men and women are created equal'.

Suffrage

The right to vote, a primary goal for feminists in the 19th century.

Work = Emancipation

The belief that women entering the workforce was a form of liberation.