Slave trade : other factors Flashcards
Why was abolition news and propaganda spread so easily ?
British roads were rapidly improving
What helped Clarkson spread his work ?
Roads and postal service
Why was the newspaper a great way to spread ideas ?
No censorship
How many coffee houses were around London ?
500
Why were coffee houses useful ?
Inspired debates
How many people in the navy were forced to join via press ganging ?
1/3
Why was press ganging changing public opinion ?
People were scared of being forced to work on slave ships
How much did the Jamaican revolution cost the British ?
£500,000
Why were the revolts important ?
Were very costly which made people realise the poor economic return of the slave trade
Made Britain look weak
Name three revolts ?
Saint Domingue 1791, Grenada, St Vincent and St Lucia 1795, Jamaica 1795
