how important was the work of william wilberforce

Question 1

one reason why he was the best abolitionist

Answer 1

wilberforce was an mp who worked alongside john newton to push the abolition cause through parliament.wilberforce also worked closely with thomas clarkson for the abolition case too.

Question 2

second reason why he was the best

Answer 2

every year from 1788 to 1807 wilberforce presented a bill in parliament for the abolition of the slave trade.

Question 3

final reason why he was the best

Answer 3

wilberforce worked closely with the society for abolition of the slave trade,particularly thomas clarkson,who gave him evidence to then use in court as clarkson could not speak in parliament due to him not being an mp