Abolitionist
Definition
An abolitionist is a person who actively works to end slavery. They advocate for the immediate and complete eradication of slavery from society.
Analogy
Imagine an abolitionist as a superhero fighting against the evil villain of slavery, using their powers to free enslaved individuals and bring justice to the world.
Related terms
Underground Railroad: A network of secret routes and safe houses used by abolitionists to help enslaved people escape to freedom.
Emancipation Proclamation: A presidential proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863 that declared all slaves in Confederate territory to be forever free.
Frederick Douglass: A prominent African American abolitionist, writer, and speaker who escaped from slavery and became a powerful voice for freedom.
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