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First Petition Against Slavery by Quakers in Germantown

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First Petition Against Slavery by Quakers in Germantown
First Petition Against Slavery by Quakers in Germantown

Quakers in Germantown, Pennsylvania, presented the first formal petition against the institution of slavery in British America in 1688[3]. This early act of resistance challenged the moral and legal foundations of slavery, marking a significant moment in the history of anti-slavery advocacy[3]. The petition argued that slavery was unjust and inconsistent with Christian principles, setting a precedent for future resistance movements[3].

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