Resistance to the trade by enslaved people Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What major slave revolt alarmed the British government?
A
The revolt by enslaved people in the French colony of Saint Domingue
2
Q
Who led the successful revolt in Saint Domingue
A
Toussaint L’Ouverture
3
Q
What effect did the Saint Domingue revolt have on the British view of slavery?
A
It raised fears that abolishing the slave trade might encourage similar revolts in British colonies.
4
Q
How did the actions of enslaved people support the abolitionist cause?
A
The increased likelihood of revolts made the slave trade appear dangerous and unstable, strengthening the abolitionists’ case
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