The public brutalization of the Anti-Slavery movement was largely caused by violent reactions from pro-slavery factions and the broader societal context in which abolitionists operated. Advocates for the abolition of slavery faced severe backlash, including physical violence, intimidation, and mob actions. Figures like William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass often experienced threats and assaults while speaking out against the institution of slavery. This public brutality not only sought to silence abolitionist sentiments but also revealed the deep-seated societal divisions over slavery in the U.S. Ultimately, such hostility highlighted the risks taken by abolitionists, galvanizing support for the movement and emphasizing the moral urgency of their cause.