History & Legacy of William Lloyd Garrison

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  • Garrison born

    Garrison born
    Garrison is born in Newburyport Massachusetts

  • Garrison hired to work on The Genius

    Garrison hired to work on The Genius
    Garrison began his career as a writer

  • Garrison joined and leaves the American Colonization Society

    Garrison joined and leaves the American Colonization Society
    He leaves after noticing their real motives

  • First article of The Liberator published

    First article of The Liberator published
    The Liberator was essential to freeing slaves

  • Civil War begins

    Civil War begins
    Shots fired in battle of Bull Run

  • Civil War ends

    Civil War ends
    Flag raised at Fort Sumter

  • 13th Amendment passed

    13th Amendment passed
    It was followed by the 14th and 15th Amendment

  • Last publishing of The Liberator

    Last publishing of The Liberator
    The year the Civil War ends with The Liberator

  • Garrison Dies

    Garrison Dies
    Garrison dies due to chronic kidney disease

  • Civil RIghts Act of 1964

    Civil RIghts Act of 1964
    Garrison's work greatly affected the passage of this act