Methods Of Aboliolists Flashcards
(11 cards)
What method involved stopping the purchase of goods produced by slave labour?
Boycotting goods produced by slave labour
This method was used to apply economic pressure on slave owners.
Who wrote pamphlets and newspaper articles calling for abolition?
Various abolitionists
This method was crucial for spreading awareness about the issues of slavery.
What type of merchandise did abolitionists create to show support for their cause?
Campaign merchandise
This included badges and brooches with the abolitionist logo.
What legal action did abolitionists take against slave-owners and traders?
Brought legal cases
This included significant cases like the Somerset case.
Who shared first-hand experiences of former slaves to promote abolition?
Freed slaves like Ottobah Cugoano and Olaudah Equiano
Their autobiographies were instrumental in humanizing the issue of slavery.
What artistic methods did abolitionists use to promote their cause?
Used songs and poems
This included works by poets like William Cowper.
Who produced badges and brooches with the abolitionist logo?
Josiah Wedgewood
His work helped raise awareness and support for the abolitionist movement.
What was the impact of Hannah More’s encouragement to boycott sugar?
By 1792, 300,000 people had joined the boycott
This demonstrates the effectiveness of collective action in the abolitionist cause.
What did John Newton publish in 1788?
Thoughts upon the African Slave Trade
This publication was influential in changing public opinion about slavery.
What was the outcome of the 1772 Somerset case?
Slavery was ruled illegal in England
Granville Sharp was a key figure in this landmark legal decision.
What anti-slavery poem did William Cowper publish in 1788?
Pity for Poor Africans
This poem contributed to the anti-slavery discourse of the time.
