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#Violence. Most abolitionists were decidedly non-violent; this was especially true of the Quakers as the main protagonists. On the other hand, violence did play a role both among pro- and anti-slavery activists. There were attempts to start large-scale slave rebellions (Nat Turner, John Brown), there were attacks on the life of abolitionists (Elijah Lovejoy), and many forms of aggression were part of the controversies surrounding slavery. Most of all, of course, the Civil War itself was the most violent episode in U.S. history - and without it, would abolition ever have come about? All these facts point to the yet unresolved question about the role of violence and non-violence in bringing about the abolitionists' victory. | #Violence. Most abolitionists were decidedly non-violent; this was especially true of the Quakers as the main protagonists. On the other hand, violence did play a role both among pro- and anti-slavery activists. There were attempts to start large-scale slave rebellions (Nat Turner, John Brown), there were attacks on the life of abolitionists (Elijah Lovejoy), and many forms of aggression were part of the controversies surrounding slavery. Most of all, of course, the Civil War itself was the most violent episode in U.S. history - and without it, would abolition ever have come about? All these facts point to the yet unresolved question about the role of violence and non-violence in bringing about the abolitionists' victory. | ||
#The question in how far the end can justify the means is also relevant in terms of the relationship between corruption in the legislature and the passing of the 13th Amendment (Lincoln). | |||
#What were the pre-conditions that allowed the abolitionist discourse to gain hegemonial status within half a century? Did the "innocence" of the slaves play a role in abolitionist narratives? How did worldly (human rights) and religious (salvery as a sin) arguments relate to each other? What was the role of popular books (Uncle Tom's Cabin) and symbols (Wedgwood medallions) in convincing the larger public of the abolitionist cause? | |||
#What was the specific potential of the Quaker religion to bring about such an involvement? | |||
#What influence the claim that slavery was unjust - and what made this claim successful? Here we touch upon [http://commonsenseatheism.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Gallie-Essentially-Contested-Concepts.pdf essentially contested concepts] and fundamental conflicts that have been riveting the public of all ages and cultures. By definition, abolitionists turn against an established order by challenging the legitimacy of one of its legal institutions (e.g. slavery) which they, the abolitionists, claim to be utterly unjust and morally completely untenable. This radical reproach does not make them popular with the defenders of the status quo. More often than not they picture abolitionists as irresponsible and dangerous radicals at the lunatic fringes of society. Every now and then, though, history concedes victory to the abolitionist cause - such as in the case of slavery. In those cases, abolitionism gains high respect after victory, and to have overcome an inhumane institution suddenly turns into a source of pride for the whole nation. | |||
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