Question

Which religious group is credited with being the first abolitionist group?

Answer 1

The Maryland Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery and the Relief of Free Negroes and Others Unlawfully Held, was founded in 1789. I am pretty sure this was the first open abolitionist group. Hope I helped. :)

Answer 2

Answer: The Quakers formed the first abolitionist group on the U.S.

Explanation:

Quaker missionaries first arrived in America in the mid-1650s. Quakers, who practice pacifism, played a key role in both the abolitionist and women’s rights movements.