Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
free-soil
noun
/ˈfriː sɔɪl/
Definition
A term associated with a political movement and ideology that advocates for the prohibition of slavery in the new territories of the United States.
Examples
- The Free Soil Party was established in 1848 to oppose the expansion of slavery into the western territories.
- Many supporters of the free-soil movement believed that slavery was a threat to the rights of free labor.
- During the 1850s, the free-soil ideology played a significant role in American political debates.
Meaning
Referring to the principle of keeping certain territories or lands free from the institution of slavery.
Synonyms
- antislavery
- abolitionist
- non-slavery
