Debate Over Abolition Flashcards
(9 cards)
In what year did Parliament vote to abolish the slave trade in the British Empire?
1807
This marked a significant step but did not end slavery in British colonies.
What was the outcome of the 1807 abolition vote?
It abolished the transport and buying and selling of enslaved people from Africa, not slavery itself
Slavery as a whole was abolished 30 years later.
What were the three key factors debated regarding the abolition of the slave trade?
Effective campaigning, economic circumstances, changing public opinion
Historians have differing viewpoints on their significance.
Who was a key figure in the abolition movement known for his speeches in Parliament?
William Wilberforce
He lobbied influential figures, including Prime Minister William Pitt.
What did Thomas Clarkson do to support the abolition movement?
Gathered evidence on the horrors of the Middle Passage and held public meetings
He carried artefacts and testimonies of the slave trade.
What type of work did Olaudah Equiano contribute to the abolition movement?
Wrote an autobiography and gave public speeches
His work demonstrated his intelligence and personal experiences of enslavement.
What action did women like Hannah More take to support abolition?
Encouraged boycotting slave-grown sugar
This created pressure for abolition.
Which religious leader was known for preaching against the slave trade?
John Newton
He also published books and pamphlets to raise awareness.
Who established the Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade?
Granville Sharp
The society organized petitions and made badges in support of abolition.
