The abolitionists had both theoretical and practical influence on the antislavery attitudes in the North. Their practical influence was seen in organized actions for freeing slaves and helping them escape to Canada. Quakers were often involved in these actions and were willing to risk their lives. The theoretical influence of abolitionists was immense. For example, <span>Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote the famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin", profoundly influenced the popular thinking about slavery, not only in America, but throughout the world.</span>
There are many moral standings and ideals that existed in the last that are completely at odds with what we think today. Or there were ideas on face and science that are just completely strange in comparison with today's ideas. Primary resources don't show a complete picture, because there are always gaps that need to be filled along the way. For example, a lot of primary sources and writing for Viking cultures were written by Christian writers, so it doesn't offered a clear perspective on the pagan side.
