Changing Political Climate (American Independence)

Question 1

How did the loss of America by the British in 1783 impact abolition?

Answer 1

Raised questions about liberty and the rights of men.

Question 2

What belief were Americans influenced by which highlighted individual liberty?

Answer 2

Republicanism.

Question 3

What did the American revolution make many people in Britain consider?

Answer 3

Human experience and the importance of freedom which was used as justification for ending the slave trade.

Question 4

What act restricted the number of slaves on a ship and what happened to it each year?

Answer 4

The Dolben Act (1788), it was renewed every year (with improvements) until 1799 when it was made permanent with the Slave Regulation Act.

Question 5

What allowed the abolitionist movement to gain significant momentum?

Answer 5

• the revolution, combined with such publications like Equiano’s autobiography about slave experiences made the abolitionist movement gain considerable momentum.