Anti Slavery movement Flashcards
1
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How many slaves died on each crossing of the Atlantic? (avg)
A
- 1 third
2
Q
Average life expectancy of slaves
A
27
3
Q
Who was William Wilberforce
A
- MP for Hull
- Creator of anti slavery society
- spoke in parliament and pushed bills through to abolish slavery
- Christian- motivated by faith
4
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Who was Olaudah Equiano
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- Was enslaved to a ship master, where he traveled the world, and converted to christianity
- bought his freedom
- wrote a book, which was used by abolition movement to win peoples support
5
Q
Who was Granville sharp
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- supported cases of enslaved people
- Won case of freedom for Jonathan Strong
- showed people how unclear law was on owning slaves
6
Q
Why were people against abolition of slavery
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- Rich MPs had made money through slave trading, and did not want to lose this
-made propaganda to show black people as inferior
7
Q
What happened in 1807
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- Wilberforce secured abolition of slave trade act, meaning it was illegal to buy and sell slaves within British empire
8
Q
what happened in 1833
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- Government banned ownership of slaves
9
Q
How much compensation was paid to slave owners?
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- £20 Million
- debt only finished being payed in 2015
10
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How did anti slavery society protest
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- Public meetings to educate people
- Pamphlets, posters and croquery
- Members wore badges
- in 1792, a quarter of Manchesters population signed a petition supporting abolition of slavery
11
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Short term Effects of abolition of slavery
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- Whilst they were no longer slaves, most stayed with the same living conditions, working for the same people, except with small wages
- Smuggling of slaves still happened, with even worse conditions
12
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Long term effects of abolition of slavery
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- Increased pressure on other countries to do the same
