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{{user sandbox}}The Radical Abolition Party (also known as the Radical Political Abolition Party and American Abolition Society) was a political party formed by abolitionists in the United States in the decade as part of a reaction to the Kansas-Nebraska Act. The party was formed following their first convention in 1855 and lasted until the end of the decade. Although it had roots in the existing Liberty Party, the Radical Abolition Party was distinct from other political groups of the time for their aims to immediately eliminate the institution of slavery (rather than containing it to where it already existed) and advocate for full citizenship rights for African Americans. They also advocated for rights for other marginalized groups, such as women and Native Americans. The RAP’s membership included many prominent black and white abolitionists including Frederick Douglass, James McCune Smith, William Goodell, Gerrit Smith, and John Brown. The RAP was unsuccessful in electing a candidate to office, however, made significant contributions to political discourse around slavery and helped shape the Republican Party’s platform.<ref name=":1">{{cite book |last1=Stauffer |first1=John |title=The Black Hearts of Men |date=2002 |publisher=Harvard University Press |isbn=9780674013674 |pages=8-9}}</ref>{{Infobox organization |
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The Radical Political Abolition Party (also known as Radical Abolition Party) formed in 1855 evolving from the earlier Liberty Party. Prominent members included both white and black abolitionists including Frederick Douglass, James McCune Smith, Gerrit Smith, and John Brown. The party's primary goal was the immediate end of the institution of slavery and the party affirmed the use of violence.<ref name=":1">{{cite book |last1=Stauffer |first1=John |title=The Black Hearts of Men |date=2002 |publisher=Harvard University Press |isbn=9780674013674 |pages=8-9}}</ref> |
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The party’s roots are found in the Liberty Party of 1840. The Liberty Party split with the more conservative wing evolving into the Free-Soil Party, and the more radical wing evolving into the RAP. (Stauffer 24 & Perkal 57-58). Gerrit Smith was involved in the founding of both the Liberty Party and the RAP. |
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Jack argues that the party formed as a reaction to Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 (Jackson 87). |
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The inaugural convention was held in Syracuse, New York in June, 1855. This was a historically significant moment as James McCune Smith was first black man to chair a national convention (Jackson 88). Attended by “prominent antislavery radicals representing ten states and Canada” (Stauffer 11). |
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Revision as of 20:43, 21 February 2024
This sandbox is in the article namespace. Either move this page into your userspace, or remove the {{User sandbox}} template.The Radical Abolition Party (also known as the Radical Political Abolition Party and American Abolition Society) was a political party formed by abolitionists in the United States in the decade as part of a reaction to the Kansas-Nebraska Act. The party was formed following their first convention in 1855 and lasted until the end of the decade. Although it had roots in the existing Liberty Party, the Radical Abolition Party was distinct from other political groups of the time for their aims to immediately eliminate the institution of slavery (rather than containing it to where it already existed) and advocate for full citizenship rights for African Americans. They also advocated for rights for other marginalized groups, such as women and Native Americans. The RAP’s membership included many prominent black and white abolitionists including Frederick Douglass, James McCune Smith, William Goodell, Gerrit Smith, and John Brown. The RAP was unsuccessful in electing a candidate to office, however, made significant contributions to political discourse around slavery and helped shape the Republican Party’s platform.[1]
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History
Background
The party’s roots are found in the Liberty Party of 1840. The Liberty Party split with the more conservative wing evolving into the Free-Soil Party, and the more radical wing evolving into the RAP. (Stauffer 24 & Perkal 57-58). Gerrit Smith was involved in the founding of both the Liberty Party and the RAP.
Jack argues that the party formed as a reaction to Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854 (Jackson 87).
Formation (Convention of 1855)
The inaugural convention was held in Syracuse, New York in June, 1855. This was a historically significant moment as James McCune Smith was first black man to chair a national convention (Jackson 88). Attended by “prominent antislavery radicals representing ten states and Canada” (Stauffer 11).
Activities
Contemporary Reception
Disintegration
Ideology
Legacy
Notable Members
Citations
- ^ Stauffer, John (2002). The Black Hearts of Men. Harvard University Press. pp. 8–9. ISBN 9780674013674.
Further reading
External links
- Women Strike for Peace Records, 1961-1996 Collection: DG 115 at the Swarthmore College Peace Collection, official finding aid.
- Image of Women Strike for Peace members dressed in black while carrying roses and signs during a march in Los Angeles, California, 1965. Los Angeles Times Photographic Archive (Collection 1429). UCLA Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library, University of California, Los Angeles.
