What were abolitionists risking by speaking out and fighting for emancipation of slaves

The abolitionists risked their lives and their respect.

Explanation:

The abolitionists were against public slavery. The problem with this is that many, important and influential people agreed with slavery, and these people could act violently with the abolitionists because they felt disrespected by their speech. Moreover, in an area where slavery is considered natural, an abolitionist could lose respect for being considered unpatriotic and disrespectful for fighting for the freedom of blacks.

abraham lincoln, according to anyone who was connected with agriculture, represented the worst of northern politicians. shortly after lincoln was elected, south carolina seceded from the union. they along with other southern states, retained their anger. in a way, it was their own fault: the democrats were split in the south. some wanted slavery to be extended in other states that were about to join the union and some didn't want it badly enough. lincoln had a solid backing from his party: the republicans were united in not wanting slavery to be expanded.

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