History & Social Studies
How did the Quakers advocate against the abolition of slavery?
?
![](https://d22o6al7s0pvzr.cloudfront.net/images/bookrags/qa/avatars/.defaults/unknown.png)
Asked by
ttn12
Last updated by
Jill W
?
The Quakers first openly denounced slavery in 1688. They protested against the institution of slavery and cut all ties with slave trade. The Quaker abolitionists played a major part in the Underground Railroad.