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Who was David Walker and what was his impact?
Author of Appeal; called for immediate emancipation and emphasized education.
Who was Henry Highland Garnet and what was his impact?
Delivered 'Address to the Slaves'; called for immediate and forceful resistance.
What was Frederick Douglass known for?
Writing a graphic firsthand account of slavery's horrors in his Narrative.
How do Radical Resistance and Moral Suasion compare?
Radical Resistance: Direct action, violence justified | Moral Suasion: Persuasion, non-violence.
Compare the views on gradualism between Radical Resisters and those advocating Moral Suasion.
Radical Resisters: Unacceptable due to suffering | Moral Suasion Advocates: Acceptable, slow change.
Compare Walker's and Garnet's approaches to resistance.
Walker: Emphasized education and awareness. | Garnet: Advocated for direct action and rebellion.
Define Radical Resistance.
Direct action and immediate change to end slavery; justified violence.
What is Direct Action?
Overthrowing slavery through revolts and armed resistance.
Define Moral Suasion.
Trying to change enslavers' minds through persuasion and appeals to morality.
What does 'justified violence' mean in the context of radical resistance?
Violence viewed as necessary given the brutality and injustice of slavery.
What is gradualism?
Slow, passive approaches to ending slavery, like moral suasion.
Define complacency, as criticized by Walker.
African Americans being too submissive to oppression.
What does 'total emancipation' mean?
Immediate and complete freedom for all enslaved people.
What is the significance of 'uplifting' communities?
Educated African Americans helping to improve the lives of others in their communities.
Define 'systemic barriers'.
Deliberate efforts to limit Black education and opportunities.
What is a 'divine imperative'?
A moral duty framed as a requirement by God.