Question

What was the main disagreement between abolitionists who were “immediatists” compared to those who were “gradualists”?

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Responses

“Should we use moral or Constitutional arguments?”

“Should we use moral or Constitutional arguments?”

“Should women be allowed in abolitionist groups?”

“Should women be allowed in abolitionist groups?”

“Should slavery end slowly or quickly?”

“Should slavery end slowly or quickly?”

“Should slavery be abolished violently or peacefully?”

1 answer

The main disagreement between abolitionists who were “immediatists” and those who were “gradualists” was:

“Should slavery end slowly or quickly?”

Immediatists advocated for the immediate abolition of slavery, while gradualists believed it should be abolished gradually over time.