During the abolitionist movement in the 19th century, activists employed different strategies to fight against slavery. How did the approaches of William Lloyd Garrison differ from those of Frederick Douglass?(4 points)

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Garrison believed in maintaining the Union at all costs to end slavery, while Douglass argued for the dissolution of the Union if it meant achieving abolition.
Garrison believed in maintaining the Union at all costs to end slavery, while Douglass argued for the dissolution of the Union if it meant achieving abolition.

Garrison advocated for violent uprisings against slaveholders, while Douglass believed in peaceful protest and legal reform.
Garrison advocated for violent uprisings against slaveholders, while Douglass believed in peaceful protest and legal reform.

Garrison supported immediate emancipation without compensation to slave owners, while Douglass initially supported gradual emancipation and compensation.
Garrison supported immediate emancipation without compensation to slave owners, while Douglass initially supported gradual emancipation and compensation.

Garrison focused on moral persuasion and publishing anti-slavery literature, while Douglass also engaged in political activism and supported working within the political system.

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The correct distinction between the approaches of William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass is:

Garrison focused on moral persuasion and publishing anti-slavery literature, while Douglass also engaged in political activism and supported working within the political system.

Garrison was known for his strong moral stance against slavery, advocating for immediate emancipation and using his publication, "The Liberator," as a platform for anti-slavery sentiment. He emphasized moral arguments and public consciousness. On the other hand, Douglass, although sharing the goal of abolition, also believed in leveraging political avenues, such as advocating for policy changes and holding political office, to achieve emancipation and civil rights for African Americans.