FAQ About Thomas Paine
Did Thomas Paine have any influence on the abolition of slavery?
Thomas Paine was an outspoken critic of slavery. Although he did not see the abolition of slavery in his lifetime, his ideas and writings helped lay early groundwork for the abolitionist movement. He was a member of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, where he advocated for the emancipation of slaves and equal rights for all men.
