How did Josiah Henson influence the development of the abolitionist movement? Responses He fled to Canada and opened up a shelter for formerly enslaved people. He fled to Canada and opened up a shelter for formerly enslaved people. He founded a newspaper and wrote stories about enslaved people. He founded a newspaper and wrote stories about enslaved people. He fought for voting rights for African Americans. He fought for voting rights for African Americans. He wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin.
