Slavery Flashcards
1
Q
When did the slave revolt on st Domingue happen?
A
1791
2
Q
What year did the UK import no slaves from the West Indies?
A
1772
3
Q
What was William Wilbeforce’s job?
A
He was an MP.
4
Q
Who led the slave revolt on St Domingue?
A
Toussaint L’Overhue
5
Q
What did William Wilbeforce do?
A
He made speeches in parliament against slavery and started huge petitions
6
Q
When did 20,000 people sign the slavery petition?
A
1792
7
Q
What did Olaudah Equiano do?
A
He wrote a book about his life in slavery
