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In 1791, what society did Noah Webster found in Connecticut?

  • The Connecticut Society for the Abolition of Slavery

  • The Connecticut Society for Animal Rights

  • The Connecticut Society for Women's Rights

  • The Connecticut Society for Education Reform

Answer

The Connecticut Society for the Abolition of Slavery was founded in 1791 by Noah Webster, a lexicographer, and other abolitionists in Connecticut. The society was the first of its kind in the United States and played an important role in the abolition movement.
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