{"id":11084,"date":"2017-08-10T11:26:50","date_gmt":"2017-08-10T18:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/hs\/?p=11084"},"modified":"2022-06-14T11:26:50","modified_gmt":"2022-06-14T18:26:50","slug":"william-lloyd-garrison-apush","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/hs\/ap\/william-lloyd-garrison-apush\/","title":{"rendered":"William Lloyd Garrison: APUSH Historical Figures You Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

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While preparing for the APUSH exam, there are lots of historical figures you need to review. William Lloyd Garrison is one of these historical figures. He lived during the Civil War<\/a>. Here are some William Lloyd Garrison APUSH facts you should review for the exam.<\/p>\n

Who Was William Lloyd Garrison?<\/h2>\n

William Lloyd Garrison was an outspoken abolitionist. He published an anti-slavery newspaper called The Liberator<\/a><\/em>. It called for freedom for all slaves immediately. Additionally, he wanted the North to secede from the Union. Thereby, Northerners could separate themselves from the slave-owning South.<\/p>\n

The newspaper\u2019s main audience was freed slaves. However, people from around the world read it. William Lloyd Garrison continued to publish the newspaper until the 13th Amendment<\/a> passed in Congress.<\/p>\n

In addition, he founded the American Anti-Slavery Society. The organization had over 250,000 members and 1,350 chapters throughout America. Members worked to emancipate slaves in America and give them equal rights.<\/p>\n

Years<\/h2>\n

William Lloyd Garrison: December 10, 1805 \u2013 May 24, 1879
\nThe Liberator: 1831- 1865
\nAmerican Anti-Slavery Society: 1833-1870<\/p>\n

Why Is He Important to Know?<\/h2>\n

William Lloyd Garrison was the voice of abolitionism<\/a>. People who were against slavery loved him. But, people who supported slavery hated him. Either way, he worked hard to spread the idea of freedom for all.<\/p>\n

People<\/h2>\n