Work Of Individuals For The Abolition Of The Slave Trade

Question 1

How did Thomas Clarkson go about spreading his ideology of abolition?

Answer 1

Worked in educating the public on the wrongdoings of slavery

Question 2

What was Clarkson able to publish in 1786?

Answer 2

Essay on the slavery and commerce of the human species

Question 3

Who was this essay able to inspire to take up the movement for abolition?

Answer 3

William Wilberforce, influential as a member of parliament

Question 4

What other impacts did Clarkson’s essay have

Answer 4

10,000 copies distributed - also able to gain public support through mass reading

Question 5

How can Clarkson’s essay be seen as the reason Wilberforce actively campaigned for abolition?

Answer 5

In 1784, Wilberforce showed interest in abolition with the creation of a pamphlet on slave experiences with Ramsey - but was scared to lead movement until reading Clarkson’s essay

Question 6

Between 1777-1794, what else did Clarkson do to build up his campaign against slavery?

Answer 6

Travelled over 50,000 miles to collect evidence of the slave trade and slave artefacts as well as deliver lectures on slavery

Question 7

What kind of artefacts did Clarkson collect to showcase the skill of slaves?

Answer 7

Colourful pottery

Question 8

What important drawing was Clarkson able to obtain showcasing poor slave treatment?

Answer 8

A cut-through section plan of a slave ship, showcased the overcrowded conditions

Question 9

How else, other than speeches and propaganda, was Clarkson able to generate public support for abolition?

Answer 9

Helped to found 1,200 branches of Society for effecting the abolition of the slave trade - became a nation wide constitution

Question 10

How many sailors did Clarkson visit also gaining knowledge for publications?

Answer 10

20,000 sailors - 1790 visited 319 ships and 3,000 sailors

Question 11

What important information did sailor Isaac Parker discuss with Clarkson?

Answer 11

Evidence of slaves being thrown overboard

Question 12

How were these publications proved to be key following 1793?

Answer 12

Napoleonic wars, public meeting were discouraged so lack of speeches, so publications key to spread message

Question 13

How was William Wilberforce seen as a key individual in pushing for abolition?

Answer 13

His parliamentary role provided influence in parliament for abolition - proposed annual abolition bills after 1791

Question 14

How can Wilberforce be seen as the key individual in abolition?

Answer 14

It was his bill that became the 1807 abolition act - he was able to convince PM William Greenville

Question 15

What did Wilberforce first do in 1789, and what were the results of this?

Answer 15

Made his first speech to parliament about the issue of slavery - led to Wilberforce choosing a select committee to investigate the slave trade

Question 16

By how many votes was Wilberforce’s first bill I’m 1791 defeated?

Answer 16

163 votes to 88

Question 17

What is an argument against Wilberforce’s importance in the movement for abolition?

Answer 17

A majority of his bills presented in the 1790s were done late in sessions when other topics were more relevant - poor execution leads to doubts over effectiveness

Question 18

How was Wilberforce’s political role able to gain support for abolition?

Answer 18

Upper class were fearful of supporting radical ideas due to fear of Revolution, but his status was able to allow abolition to gain respectability in Britain

Question 19

Who was Olaudah Equiano?

Answer 19

An ex-slave who toured around Britain pushing against the morality of the slave trade

Question 20

How was Equiano able to gain more support for abolition?

Answer 20

His personal experience was able to heighten the sense of moral outrage, and allowed readers to truly understand the inhumane experience of slaves

Question 21

What did Equiano publish in 1789, furthering his role in abolition?

Answer 21

His autobiography ‘Interesting narrative on the life of Olaudah Equiano’

Question 22

What did Equiano join in 1787?

Answer 22

Sons of Africa

Question 23

Who were the sons of Africa?

Answer 23

Mainly ex-slave African abolitionists who joined with British abolitionists (Clarkson) to publicise abolition through touring and parliamentary lobbying

Question 24

What did the Sons of Africa do in 1788?

Answer 24

Launched a March on parliament to support the Dolben Act

Question 25

What was Equino’s 2 major influences which helped abolition?

Answer 25

Able to dispel misconceptions about Africans , presented culture and respect ( left estate worth £950 in 1797) + also able to expose the cruel realities of slavery