Slavery Abolished In The Britan Empire Flashcards
1
Q
When was slavery abolished in the British empire (1)
A
1807 so no slaves where carried on British ships
2
Q
What is the Emancipation Act and when did it start (4)
A
1834, -slaves under 6 yrs were free
- slaves older than 6 yrs.as field workers should work for another 6 yrs
- house slaves worked for another 10 yrs.
3
Q
Who did Britain give more than 20 million pound to (1)
A
In compensation to former slave owners and none to the slaves
4
Q
When where all slaves in Britain free (1)
A
1838
