The primary goal of the American Anti-Slavery Society, founded in 1833, was to abolish slavery in the United States and promote the rights of African Americans. The society, led by influential figures like William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, aimed to raise awareness about the moral and ethical implications of slavery. Through publications, lectures, and petitions, the society sought to galvanize public opinion against the institution of slavery. Its efforts were pivotal in laying the groundwork for the abolitionist movement that intensified during the 19th century, ultimately culminating in the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of legal slavery in the U.S.