The Quakers/Non-Conformist Christians Flashcards
Who were the quakers and what did they believe in?
A religious group formed in 1650 based on the idea that God could be found inside of everyone and could be worshiped without the need of a church.
When did the Quakers present a petition against the slave trade and how many signatures did it gather?
June 1783, 273 signatures.
How many people joined the first committee to campaign for abolition?
23
When was the second committee established and what did it do?
July 1783, sent articles to a dozen newspapers highlighting the evils of slavery and to educate the public by publishing pamphlets.
How many copies of their pamphlet were distributed and who to in 1784 to promote abolition?
10,000 and to MPs, the royal family and general public.
What petition was ignored by parliament?
1783
When had the Quakers oppressed slavery since and why?
1657 because they believed that everyone was equal before God.
Give two examples of famous Evangelical Christians.
Granville Sharp and Thomas Clarkson.
