turning america against the sins of slavery Flashcards
what is the thesis?
between 1830 and 1850 the abolitionist press black as well as white succeeded in articulating and disseminating throughout the nation the moral indictment of slavery that precipitated the civil war and ultimately forced the peculiar institution into a dark corner of american history.
who is reverend elijah lovejoy?
editor of abolitionist of weekly. destroyed his printing press.
was killed protecting himself.
advocacy journalist 1820-60s
who is William garrison?
a crusading editor- the liberator. remained the focal point of the crusade because of garrisons strident rhetoric- debates with pro slavery editors, public demonstrations and burning the constitution.
he demanded emancipation of slaves immediately not gradually
the georgia legislature offered 5k bounty on him
in 1844 his radicalism increased when said americans cant pledge to racist government
what influence did the liberator have?
did not build a large circulation- only 25000 paid subs but only powerless african american
speaks were often heckled egged or stoned
what other techniques did g use?
shock tactis- burnt constitution on fourth of july
lovejoys printing presses?
St louis observer - not accepted in Missouri, Illinois, was killed trying to protect it
what was the impact of lovejoys death?
showed civil liberties were threatened as failure of arrests
hundreds of preachers sermoned about lj
thousands of activists organised public protests supporting dress expression
american anti slavery society kept death of lj fresh in minds- 4k publications
issued stationery in his memory
new societies flourished
