History.com: The Abolitionist Movement

A detailed account of the Abolitionist Movement, and the roles certain men and women took to ensure the liberation of all slaves. Hear of Reverend John Rankin's freedom lantern, William Lloyd Garrison's Liberator and John Brown's insurrection at Harpers Ferry. Also learn of abolition William Still housing 60 fleeing slaves a month and former slave Harriet Tubman's Underground Railroad. [3:26]