What obstacles did abolitionist face?

they had no funds to support their cause, newspapers didn't want to print things because they didn't want to offend the ruling class. only the elite people had the vote and the government didn't care for what the people had to say. it was hard to change peoples minds because at the start people either had no idea slavery was even taking place or they were turning a blind eye because they were getting their sugar for a good profit!

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