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Africans in America: Founding of the Pennsylvania Abolition Society

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed account of the founding of the first Quaker abolitionist society in 1775 in Philadelphia by Anthony Benezet. The society became known as "PAS" or "Pennsylvania Abolition Society".
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Personal Site: Biography of Anthony Benezet

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but good biography of the famous Quaker abolitionist who established a school for slaves in Philadelphia in 1770. He wrote a pamphlet in 1772 which led to the establishment of the anti-slave trade movement in England.
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Learning to Give

Learning to Give: Anthony Benezet

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of the famous Quaker abolitionist who founded the first anti-slave group in Philadelphia in 1772.
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East of England Broadband Network

History's Heroes: Anthony Benezet (1713 1784)

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website explores the lives of people who made their mark on history. Features illustrated story on Anthony Benezet. Find out who he was, what he did, his achievements, and his legacy.
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Anthony Benezet

For Students 9th - 10th
A short but good biography of the famous Quaker abolitionist who established a school for slaves in Philadelphia in 1770. He wrote a pamphlet in 1772 which led to the establishment of the anti-slave trade movement in England.