They organized and participated in protests and demonstrations. Abolitionists organized rallies, marches, and other public demonstrations to raise awareness of the issue of slavery and to pressure the government to take action to abolish it. They also held meetings and conferences to discuss strategy and coordinate their efforts.
They published newspapers and other literature. Abolitionists published newspapers, pamphlets, and books to spread their message and to counter pro-slavery propaganda. Some of the most influential abolitionist publications included the Liberator, edited by William Lloyd Garrison, and the National Anti-Slavery Standard.
They helped enslaved people escape to freedom. Abolitionists organized and supported the Underground Railroad, a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved people to escape to freedom. Abolitionists provided food, shelter, transportation, and other assistance to escaping slaves.
They lobbied the government to pass anti-slavery laws. Abolitionists lobbied Congress to pass laws that would abolish slavery in the United States, including the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, which outlawed slavery in 1865.
The abolitionist movement played a crucial role in bringing about the end of slavery in the United States. Through their tireless efforts, abolitionists raised awareness of the issue, mobilized public support for emancipation, and helped to create the political will necessary to pass the laws that finally abolished slavery.