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The '''abolitionists''' were those who were actively against [[slavery]] and usually refers to the movement as it took place in the [[United States]], or to a lesser extent in [[Britain]].  The [[abolitionist movement]] reached its peak during the 1800's up through the period of the [[American Civil War]] when slavery was ultimately outlawed.  The forces that were lined up for the continuation of slavery were strong, but so were the abolitionists who were often guided by a strong belief in the [[Bible]] and the moral need to right a horrible wrong.

The '''abolitionists''' were those who were actively against [[slavery]] and usually refers to the movement as it took place in the [[United States]], or to a lesser extent in [[Britain]].  The [[abolitionist movement]] reached its peak during the 1800's up through the period of the [[American Civil War]] when slavery was ultimately outlawed.  The forces that were lined up for the continuation of slavery were strong, but so were the abolitionists who were often guided by a strong belief in the [[Bible]] and the moral need to right a horrible wrong.  The Democratic Party was against abolition.