Between 1794 and 1852, the abolitionists arguments went through a major change in their nature and tone. The arguments against the United States and American institutions grew harsher, more radical, and more specific during this time. Numerous factors, such as the increasing brutality of slavery, the increasing aftermath of the abolitionist movement, and the worsening political condition in the United States, are responsible for this change. Richard Allen's "An Address to Those Who Keep Slaves and Approve the Practice" (1794) was an argument against slavery. Slavery was ethically unacceptable, according to Allen, a former slave who later became a minister. He argued that slaveowners should free their slaves. He also made a point to highlight his loyalty and his …show more content…
Walker was a free Black man, who claimed that slaves had the right to rebel against their masters and that slavery was both wrong and unconstitutional. He also encouraged black people to fight for their rights and their freedom while criticizing the American government and its institutions for their support of slavery. William Wells Browns “Slavery As It Is” (1847) was an even harsher document. Written by a former slave, the arguments made throughout the piece contribute to the idea of slavery being unlawful. Also, Sojourner Truth’s “Ain’t I a Woman”? (1851) argues about the racism between black and white women. Overall, it is obvious that between 1794 and 1852, the abolitionists arguments grew harsher, more extreme, and more critical of the American government and institutions. Numerous factors, such as the increasing brutality of slavery, the extreme nature of the abolitionist movement, and the worsening political condition in the United States, are responsible for this change. The "Fourth of July" Speech by Frederick Douglass in 1852 was a striking criticism of American enslavement and