One attempt to free the slaves was by moving them to their own colony so that they could form their own society. This colony, known as the Colony of Liberia, was unsuccessful because of the costs of colonization and the fact that African-American slaves viewed the U.S. as their homeland. Some people suggested that the salves revolt and gain their freedom through violence, but that only made matters worse for the slaves. Education of slaves in the south were outlawed.
Although it seemed insignificant in some areas, the movement against slavery became quite powerful and eventually affected the whole of America. New political groups were formed by the abolitionists and they played important roles in the election of future presidents. The abolitionists then a way to voice their opinions of slavery directly through the government.
