Opposition To Slavery Between 1776-1852
The opposition to slavery in the United States between 1776 - 1852 was steadily growing. However the reasons for this growth are debated among historians' as to why slavery should be emancipated. Some of the many events include The Society of
Friends (also known as the Quakers) in 1776 banning its members from owning slaves because they believed all men were created equal in the eyes of God. The signing of the Missouri
Compromise in 1820 was a result of more and more individuals opposing slavery in the states. This agreement raised the legislative view of slaves from not being human, to being 3/5 human. In 1848, the Mexican-American war ended and had left the United States with an enormous amount of land, which was then debated as
Friends (also known as the Quakers) in 1776 banning its members from owning slaves because they believed all men were created equal in the eyes of God. The signing of the Missouri
Compromise in 1820 was a result of more and more individuals opposing slavery in the states. This agreement raised the legislative view of slaves from not being human, to being 3/5 human. In 1848, the Mexican-American war ended and had left the United States with an enormous amount of land, which was then debated as