Abolition of the Slave Trade Flashcards
1
Q
What role did ex-slaves play in the movement to ban the slave trade?
A
They made books, biographies, and more about there experinces as slaves to help spread awarness and stop it.
2
Q
What argument did pro-slavery groups use in defense of the slave trade?
A
Lied to the public saying that the ex-slave books are lies. While most slaves enjoyed there lives.
3
Q
How did the British try to enforce laws against the slave trade?
A
People paid fines and might serve time in jail
4
Q
Where did slave trading continue?
A
France, Portugal, Spain, etc.
