William Lloyd Garrison played a pivotal role in the abolition of slavery during the 19th century. This was largely through the formation of his own newspaper the Liberator as well as the establishment of the American Anti-Slavery Society which both informed and persuaded the American public that slavery was morally wrong. Garrison's ideas later became quite radical and he gained even more attention from the public. However, his views were not always accepted and Garrison became very unpopular with some groups. His view of the Civil War was positive; he believed it would bring about the abolition of slavery and therefore gave full support to Abraham Lincoln. Garrison's efforts served to shape America's stance on slavery very early on, he spoke out against human injustice and mistreatment and led all Americans towards a better future.…
