Famous Abolitionists (jan 1, 1849 – jan 1, 1861)

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Harriet Tubman
“conductor” on the Underground Railroad

fought to abolish slavery & for women’s rights

Sojourner Truth
born into slavery
popular speaker
began speaking on woman suffrage
famous speech “ Ain't I a Woman ?”

Frederick Douglas
Born a slave in Maryland

Published an anti-slavery newspaper call the The North Star

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