Southern religious leaders

Definition

Prominent figures in the Southern states who held positions of influence and authority within religious institutions.

Related terms

Antebellum South: Refers to the period before the American Civil War, when slavery was legal and prevalent in the Southern United States.

Abolitionists: Individuals who actively campaigned for the immediate end of slavery.

Secession: The act of formally withdrawing from a political union or organization, such as when Southern states seceded from the United States to form the Confederacy.