Lucy Stone Thesis

Imagine being forcibly taken away from your home, separated from your family and friends, and forced to work under cruel conditions all because of your skin color. African Americans were often treated in this manner. “Family members and friends were harshly separated… mothers and children were separated, as were wives and husbands… sold [as] slaves [and] were handcuffed” (Landau 4). African Americans were ripped from their homes by strangers and separated from loved ones to be used as mere objects and property of their “owners”. When African Americans were sold, they lost basic rights and freedoms, all because of their skin color. “Slavery was an ugly, but very real, part [of life in the 1800s]...” according to the chief justice “‘the power …show more content…
While also fighting for women's’ rights, Stone fought for African American’s rights as well. “She attended Oberlin College… Oberlin was a station on the Underground Railroad, a system of safe hiding places for slaves escaping north to freedom” (Langston). Although not a slave herself, Stone fought to emancipate slaves and abolish slavery. From a young age Stone supported the emancipation of slaves. By attending Oberlin College Lucy Stone showed her support.“Stone taught fugitive slaves... She [also] work[ed] as a lecturer for the New England Anti-Slavery Society, where she was often confronted by angry mobs. Her lectures often drew crowds of 2,000 to 3,000 people” (Langston). Stone also taught many slaves that were not appreciative of her, (because of her gender). Stone helped many slaves get an education that otherwise wouldn’t have. In addition, her speaking led her to be an influential figure in abolishing slavery. “Her undefeatable spirit, during a difficult political environment and her dedication… [led for her to] receive an invitation to speak at the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society” (“Lucy Stone”). Stone’s moving speeches allowed people to engage with her and want to help Stone abolish slavery. She encourages many people to join abolitionist movement. Additionally, Lucy Stone made many Americans engage in the movement. “In 1867, she went on to deliver speeches in Kansas and New York, working hard to bring suffrage amendments for women and voice out against anti slavery issues…[Stone was a] skilled orator, abolitionist” (“Lucy Stone”). Lucy Stone’s speeches influenced people all around the world. Furthermore, she was the voice for the people who could not say their opinions. “She lectured across many cities in the United States of America on women’s issues and antislavery, at a time when women were highly discouraged from public