Slave Trade - Individuals Flashcards
What did Thomas Clarkson publish in 1786?
“Essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species” - his essays inspired many parliamentary figures
How did Clarkson’s essays contribute to the abolition?
He educated people in the wrongs of the slave trade. He was talented in propaganda and a broad interest was accumulated as a result
What did Clarkson physically do to contribute to the abolition?
Travelled over 35,000 miles collecting evidence between 1787–1794. He took physical objects for audiences to see (manacles) and evidence of culture and skills of Africans (colourful poetry)
How many branches did Clarkson found and who for?
1200 branches for the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade
What was Clarkson’s most famous item?
A section plan of a slave ship cargo hold
What did Clarkson helped to found?
His travels helped to found 1200 branches of the Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade
What did Clarkson do in 1790?
He visited 317 ships and spoke to more than 3000 sailors - contributing to the moral weight of the campaign
Who’s bill became the Abolition Act in 1807?
William Wilberforce
What did Wilberforce do in 1789?
Made the first speech to Parliament on the subject.
After this he made a select committee to investigate the slave trade
When was his first parliamentary bill?
1791, defeated 163 votes to 88
Why did the war with France in 1793 affect Wilberforce’s cause?
People felt abolition was too radical during the outbreak of war - Wilberforce did not allow this to be defeated
Were Wilberforce’s bills successful?
After 1791 he presents a bill to every parliamentary session until 1799. These were introduced too late meaning members not enough time to consider or more important issues
What did Olaudah Equiano publish in 1789?
“The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano”
Offered a first hand account into slavery and particularly experiences of bondage
What group did Equiano join in 1787?
Sons of Africa
Other members included Ottabah Cugoana.
Worked alongside British abolitionists to publicise abolition through touring
What did Equiano organise in 1788?
A March on parliament in support of soon to be passed Dolben Act.
This dispelled misconceptions of Africans
