Slavery [History]

• The slave trade was abolished by the British government in 1807
• The slave trade was abolished by the British government on 25th March 1807
• Slave revolts were one form of resistance where enslaved individuals would rebel against their oppressors to seek freedom.
• In 1834, slavery itself was abolished throughout the British Empire.
• In 1833, Parliament passed an act to end slavery throughout the Empire.
• Slavery was officially ended in all British colonies on August 1st 1834
• Slavery had been abolished in most parts of the British Empire by 1834
• In 1834, slavery itself was abolished throughout the British Empire
• Abolitionists were people who wanted to end slavery
• Abolitionists campaigned for an end to slavery through peaceful means such as petitions, public meetings, and lobbying politicians.
• William Wilberforce led the campaign to abolish the slave trade in Parliament from 1791-1807.
• Abolitionists argued that it was wrong to own another human being as property.
• Another example of a slave revolt occurred in Jamaica in 1760 when Tacky led a group of slaves in attacking plantations across the island. The rebellion lasted several months until it was put down by the authorities.
• The Abolitionist movement began in Britain during the late 1700s when Thomas Clarkson started campaigning against the slave trade.
• Thomas Clarkson published his book 'An Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species' which helped raise awareness about the horrors of slavery.
• Some religious groups, including Quakers and Methodists, opposed slavery because they believed it went against Christian teachings about treating others with respect and dignity.
• In 1783, William Wilberforce introduced a bill into parliament calling for the abolition of the slave trade but it failed to pass.
• Clarkson also organized a petition with over 350,000 signatures calling for the abolition of the slave trade.
• Sugar production became more mechanized, reducing the need for large numbers of enslaved workers.