Religion : Evangelists

Question 1

What were the evangelists

Answer 1

Members of a multi-denominational faith who believed in the strength of repentance as a means of salvation which promoted the belief promoted the importance of turning away from sin as a way to reach heaven

Question 2

Clarkson

Answer 2

Prominent activist who wrote about the morality of slavery in 1786 and he is credited for encouraging the MP William wilberforce to become the parliamentary voice of abolition

Question 3

Clapham sect

Answer 3

Used their high status both inside and outside of parliament and founded the colony of Sierra Leone as a new front of abolition to resettle former slaves and establish legitimate commerce with Africa