Origins of the abolitionist movements and its support Flashcards
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When did the Abolitionist Movement begin?
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In the last quarter of the 18th century.
2
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What was the Somersett Case of 1772?
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A legal case where a fugitive enslaved person was freed, and the court ruled that slavery did not exist under English common law.
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Why is the Somersett Case significant
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It is considered the start of the British movement to abolish slavery
4
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What organization was founded in London in 1787 to support abolition?
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The Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade
5
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Who led the parliamentary campaign for abolition in Britain?
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William Wilberforce
6
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When did a public anti-slavery movement begin in Britain?
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In 1783
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