How did people react to the growth of the abolitionist movement? only people in the north had positive reactions to abolitionist activities. people in both the north and the south had hostile reactions to abolitionist activities. people in the northwest generally disagreed with abolitionist activities. most people in the west had negative responses to abolitionist activities.

The correct answer is "Only people in the North had positive reactions to abolitionist activities."

Abolitionism is the movement that sought to end slavery in the United States. The first abolitionist expressions appeared around 1730 and continued throughout the Civil War in 1861.

During the war, the northern states, known as "The Union", were the first states to implement abolitionist practices leading to the subsequent appearance of the first free-born African Americans. However, the Southern States harshly opposed abolitionism, as slaves were used as the primary workforce in the agricultural industry. Abolition of slavery would represent a severe impact on these states' economy.