Anti-slavery sentiments refer to the attitudes and beliefs against the institution of slavery. They are feelings or opinions that express opposition and a desire for the abolition of slavery.
Related terms
Abolitionism: Abolitionism refers to the movement advocating for the immediate end of slavery.
Emancipation Proclamation: The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, declaring freedom for all enslaved people in Confederate territory.
Underground Railroad: The Underground Railroad was a secret network of routes and safe houses used by enslaved African Americans to escape to free states or Canada.