The abolitionist movement split in two in part because Abby Kelley had been appointed to an office within the American Anti-Slavery Society, which angered some men who believed it was wrong for women to occupy such a prominent position.

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The appointment of Abby Kelley, a woman, to a leadership position in the American Anti-Slavery Society led to disagreements over women's roles, contributing to a split in the abolitionist movement.

The Abolitionist Movement Split in Two in Part Because Abby