Abolition of The Slave Trade (Religion)

Question 1

Which 2 prominent abolitionists were Evangelical Christians?

Answer 1

Clarkson and Wilberforce

Question 2

Which colony was founded by Evangelical Christians, creating legitimate commerce with Africa?

Answer 2

Sierra Leone

Question 3

What did Methodist congregations do?

Answer 3

join anti-slavery rallys

Question 4

What was the impact of Methodist inclusivity?

Answer 4

messages reached those who were normally excluded

Question 5

What did the Methodist John Wesley publish in 1779?

Answer 5

‘Thoughts on Slavery’ - a passionate attack on slavers and the slave trade.

Question 6

TRUE/FALSE The Baptists had a hierarchy system?

Answer 6

FALSE - there was no hierarchy with bishops or priests

Question 7

What voting system was there among members of the Baptist church?

Answer 7

democratic

Question 8

What was the Utilitarian approach?

Answer 8

open minded

Question 9

Name 1 forward thinking change within the Utilitarian group?

Answer 9

first to allow female ministers

Question 10

Who was William Roscoe?

Answer 10

Utilitarian MP 1806-1807, supported the Abolitionists

Question 11

How many signatures did the 1783 Quaker petition get?

Answer 11

273

Question 12

Why were the Quakers against slavery?

Answer 12

belief that to harm humans was to harm God

Question 13

What did the Quaker Anthony Benezet do in 1750?

Answer 13

set up a school for poor black children

Question 14

What religious slogans were used to promote slavery?

Answer 14

ships sailed ‘under god’ or ‘by the grace of god’

Question 15

What religious society kept 300 slaves in Barbados?

Answer 15

‘The Society for the promotion of Christian Knowledge’