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