Other factors (American war of independence) Flashcards
1
Q
what did the loss of America do?
A
raised questions about liberty and rights of men
2
Q
what did Britain lose in 1776?
A
market to sell slaves
3
Q
what did the American revolution do to people in Britain?
A
made them consider human experience and the importance of freedom
4
Q
what helped to gain momentum?
A
the revolution, publications like Equiano’s autobiography
5
Q
what was passed in 1788?
A
Dolben Act
restricted the number of slaves on a ship
