The
first abolitionist society is formed in Philadelphia with a very long name: The Society for the
Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage. France-born founder Anthony
Benezet began teaching slave children in his home in 1750, and in 1754
established the first girls school in America. In 1758, he convinced Quakers to
take a stance against slavery. When he died in 1784, his funeral was attended
by over 400 black Philadelphians.
In 1787, Benjamin Franklin added prestige to
the cause when he served as president of the organization.
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