How America became Great | Part 14
Chapter 14: Abolitionist Movement
### Chapter 14: Abolitionist Movement
Throughout the early 19th century, the abolitionist movement gained momentum. Activists like Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and William Lloyd Garrison fought tirelessly to end slavery. Their efforts included organizing anti-slavery societies, publishing influential writings, and aiding escaped slaves via the Underground Railroad. This growing movement increased tensions between the North and South, setting the stage for the eventual clash over slavery.
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