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The Abolitionism Movement

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We stand for Abolitionism and are here with you today as we request necessary funding in order for this movement to succeed. Abolitionism, as you all know is an ongoing movement that is attempting to end slavery. We support and stand for this movement as it represents every moral our country should have but doesn’t at the moment. This movement is rapidly gaining support from places in the North such as New England. Important politicians in the past such as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr have been strong supporters of Abolitionism. The South depends on slavery for their farms right now. Our plan is not one that involves a sudden change. The abolishment of slavery is a process of gradual emancipation. Slaves will be freed over this time period,

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