abolitionists were considered to be people who wanted to get rid of a law that was not fair. Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a big time helper in the women suffrages movement, you will find more women who helped hopefully when further researching her. Sojourner Truth was an activist back when slaves were just breaking free she wrote many books telling the northerners what was actually going on in the south. Harriet Tubman, and many more.
Rosa Parks
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Neither women nor slaves were encouraged to pursue an education.
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The American Revolution had little effect on either women or African American slaves. The Constitution deliberately left out rights for slaves or women, and addressed the liberties won to white property holders. The status of slaves remained unchanged, and many of the founding fathers who had fought for freedom were actually slave owners. Women continued to be denied suffrage and, once married, could no longer hold property.
Mary Todd Lincoln defended the rights of both slaves and women.
Rosa Parks
Harriet Beecher Stowe
yes, both groups had zero rights and were effectively considered to be flawed slaves.
They caused people to consider how freedom and equality applied to slaves and women.
Grimké began fighting for women's rights alongside the rights of slaves because she recognized the interconnectedness of oppression faced by both groups. Growing up in a slave-owning family, she witnessed the injustices of slavery firsthand, which fueled her passion for social justice. As she became aware of the systemic inequalities faced by women, she saw that advocating for their rights was essential to achieving equality for all marginalized individuals. Her commitment to both causes reflects a broader understanding of human rights and the need for solidarity in the fight against oppression.
They caused people to consider how freedom and equality applied to slaves and women
Both slaves and women were often deprived of basic rights, such as autonomy over their bodies and freedom to make decisions about their lives. They were also frequently viewed as property or possessions of others, with little control over their own destinies. Additionally, both groups faced systemic discrimination and exploitation based on their enslaved or subordinate status.
Neither women nor slaves were encouraged to pursue an education.
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Sojourner Truth
Sojourner Truth