abolition - abolitionists Flashcards
Oladudah equano formed sons of Africa group. How did they campaign?
Letter writing, public speaking and putting pressure on parliament
When was Equianos book published
1789
Why was Equinos book benificial?
People could read from an African point of view
Who did equiano work alongside?
Thomas Clarkson
What did equiano bring to the attention of Granville sharp
Case of the zong
What was Thomas clarckson?
A researcher, writer and public speaker
Who was the founding meme et of the society for effecting the abolition of the slave trade?
Thomas clarkson
What was the ‘brooks’
A model constructed by Thomas clarkson to show mps how tightly packed slaves where on ships
How many people did clarcson interview whilst gathering evidence
Aprox 20,000
How many miles did clarckson travel giving speaches
35,000 miles
What was the names of the ex slaves Granville sharp helped through there court cases?
Jonathan strong and James Somerset
Sharps law skills made him powerful and this influence helped him spread awareness of
The case of the zong and against abolish
Who was chairman of the society for effecting the abolition of the slave trade?
Granville sharp
For how long did Granville sharp campaign
Until abolition act was past in 1807
Who was William Wilberforce
An mp encouraged by PM (william pitt) to push abolition through parliament
