John C. Calhoun

With such irresistible evidence before us of the great and rapid progress of abolitionism without the slightest indication of abatement, he is blind who does not see, if the state of things which has caused it should be permitted to continue, that it will speedily be too late, if not to save ourselves, to save the Union.

American Statesman

Darryl Pinckney

Frederick Douglass had charged the air with rebellion and redemption, and these in turn had supported him in the heat of abolitionism. But the atmosphere changed to one of repression after the Civil Rights Act of 1875.

American Novelist

John H. Reagan

The irrepressible conflict propounded by abolitionism has produced now its legitimate fruits - disunion.

American Politician

Understanding historical events like the US Civil War can clarify how 'abolitionism' shaped societies.

Historical Context

'Abolitionism' can also refer to current movements to end practices like the death penalty.

Modern Usage

While often linked with ending slavery, 'abolitionism' applies to other systems and practices too.

Not Just Slavery

 any content that has any copyrighted content in it, whether or not there's a judgment of fair use that might be applied to the use of that content. And on the other side, among our kids, there's a growing copyright abolitionism,