Angelina Grimke Research Paper

Sarah Grimke and Angelina Grimke Weld are well known as the “Grimke Sisters”. Sarah Grimke was born on November 26, 1792 and her sister Angelina Grimke was born on February 20, 1805, the youngest of 14 children. Born in South Carolina, they were raised on their parents, John Fauchereaud Grimke and Mary Smith Grimke’s, sprawling plantation. They came from a wealthy slaveholding family. Although they were sisters Sarah was like a second mother to Angelina and played a great role throughout her entire life because their mother was always busy and had 14 other children. The Sisters formed a bond like no other. From an early age they both developed an aversion to slavery and were strong advocates for women’s rights. This all began as they were
children, their parents would not let Sarah go to school. They would only allow the brothers to join school, upsetting Sarah. This had an effect on her life in the future. Sarah and Angelina were always questioning why slaves were treated in such a different way. The Grimke Sisters were involved in the abolishment of slavery for most of their life. The Grimke Sisters had both enemies and supporters in favor of their abolitionist beliefs.