What methods did the abolitionist movement use to spread its message?

Abolitionism in America. Abolitionists employed all manner of strategies to persuade the American public and its leadership to end slavery. One of their first strategies was to unite groups of like-minded individuals to fight as a body ... Activists used the press to spread the abolitionist message.

One of their first strategies was to unite groups of like-minded individuals to fight as a body. Most famous of all abolitionist activities was the Underground Railroad, a network of assistance and safe houses for runaway slaves. The Underground Railroad stretched from the Southern states to Canada, and until 1865 provided shelter, safety, and guidance for thousands of runaway slaves.