- Abolition of slavery.
- Aboliton of laws that favour slavery.
- Slaves should be set free and brought under legal protection.
- The compensation should be given to the emancipated slaves and not to the owners who brutally abused them.
The articles holds great historical significance because it demanded the end of slavery, which is one of the most controversial and conflicting issue in the U.S. history and had profound and devastating consequences on the nation. Slavery is one of the most unforgettable experience and a blot on American history, whose repercussions exist till today.
The article is highly convincing. The words depicted in the article are deep, highly impactful and gives an insight into the pathetic condition of slaves. Most importantly, it reflects the disturbed emotional state of the slaves and their desire to be free.
I believe you summarized the Declaration of Sentiments, American Anti-Slavery Society, 1833 very well. It was indeed a historical moment when a society stepped up to end slavery. This society was led by William Lloyd Garrison in 1833, which than by 1838, had 250,000 members in its society. His newspaper "The Liberator" helped spread word all around, even though it was praised, it was hated by people who were for slavery. You also brought up good points on the purpose of this society. Their ultimate goal was to end slavery and have everyone be treated equal. That the bible states that slavery is not accepted and is considered a sin to those who own a man as part of their property. The American Anti-Slavery Society spread that every man should be treated equal and that its a crime to own a man as part of property. That slaves should be the ones being compensated and not the owners/masters. That everyone should be able to share the same privileges no matter the color of their skin. This was only parts of what the society preached and spread around to people. This will never be forgotten as it was part of our US History.
ReplyDeleteThe summary of the "Declation of Sentiments, American Anti-Slavery Society, 1833" was put in excellent format and is explained clearly and thoroughly. All the main points are made in this summary from the article along with its significance in the history of the U.S. As noted above in the last comment left by Barkdullj the attempts made by society to end slavery is a historical moment that was led by William LLoyd Garrison. I do agree that the article is highly convincing as quoted in the article "For the crime of having a dark complexion, they suffer the pangs of hunger, the infliction of stripes, the ignominy of brutal servitude." No human should be dealt differently because of their skin complexion as we all are human beings. It was even more convincing how you laid out the four main demands from the society to end slavery, because it was not listed in the article of exactly what were the demands of the society. A great way for Garrison to make an excellent point is how slavery should be banned not only because of it's negative nature but how "Our fathers were never slaves-never bought and sold like cattle." It doesn't make it right for anyone else to be deemed as a master and to have slaves as Garrison puts it. To enslave someone was only made for profit and how they came to have an army that would protect the south from the intrusion of anyone wanting to end slavery mainly in the south where it was taking place is looked upon with great disappoint but will always have its spot in US History books.
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