Arguments against abolishing the slave trade Flashcards
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Why were plantation owners opposed to abolition
They feared losing their livelihood and income.
What did British consumers want that depended on the slave trade?
Coffee and sugar, which were produced on slave plantations.
Why were textile mill owners concerned about abolition?
They worried about losing access to good-quality cotton from the West Indies.
What did some MPs argue would happen if enslaved people were freed?
They claimed it would lead to riots, disorder, killings, and anarchy in the West Indies.
Why were industrial workers concerned about ending the slave trade?
They feared losing jobs due to a reduced supply of raw materials
What was a common concern among sailors?
That they would lose employment if the slave trade ended
How did London bankers justify keeping the slave trade?
They argued profits from the trade were reinvested into other parts of the British economy.
What did some city mayors argue about the slave trade’s impact?
That it had a positive economic impact and helped grow many industries.
