Why did the movement for aboliton become so influential?

Question 1

Why did the movement for abolition become influential in Britain?

Answer 1

• growing public awareness and moral opposition to slavery
• the efforts of abolitionist campaigners
• humanitarian sentiment
• the emerging ideals of equality and human rights

Question 2

Who organised the first abolitionist movement in Britain?

Answer 2

The Quakers

Question 3

When was a major breakthrough achieved in the abolitionist movement?

Answer 3

1789

Question 4

What was the major breakthrough achieved in the abolitionist movement?

Answer 4

When the Quakers joined forces with other non-conformist groups and William Wilberforce was persuaded to lead a parliamentary campaign for abolition

Question 5

William Wilberforce

Answer 5

He was a prominent British abolitionist and Member of Parliament who dedicated his life to ending the slave trade - his efforts were instrumental in the passage of the Abolition Act of 1807

Question 6

Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade

Answer 6

This organisation played a significant role in raising awareness about the horrors of the slave trade and mobilising public support for its abolition

Question 7

Thomas Clarkson

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A key figure in the abolitionist movement - Clarkson undertook extensive research on the slave trade, gathering evidence and raising awareness through his writings and lectures

Question 8

Thomas Clarkson book

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“An essay on the Slavery and Commerce of the Human Species”

Question 9

The abolitionists organised an effective…

Answer 9

grass-roots campaign

Question 10

Grass-roots campaign

Answer 10

A type of political lobbying aimed at winning the support of the public rather than directly influencing politicians