End of the Slave Trade

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When did the British Empire abolish the slave trade?

The British Empire abolished the slave trade in 1807.

Who were some prominent figures in the abolition of the slave trade?

Figures like William Wilberforce, Olaudah Equiano, and Thomas Clarkson were prominent abolitionists.

What role did the Haitian Revolution play in the end of the slave trade?

It inspired abolition movements and changes in slave policies.

How did the American Civil War affect slavery in America?

It led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.

Which document formally ended slavery in the United States?

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution formally ended slavery.


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1. When did the British Empire abolish the slave trade?

1787

1820

1857

1807

2. Who were some prominent figures in the abolition of the slave trade?

George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Alexander Hamilton

Simon Bolivar, Jose de San Martin, Bernardo O'Higgins

William Wilberforce, Olaudah Equiano, Thomas Clarkson

Napoleon Bonaparte, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Henry Christophe

3. What role did the Haitian Revolution play in the end of the slave trade?

It inspired abolition movements and changes in slave policies.

It led to France imposing stricter slave laws.

It had no significant impact on the slave trade.

It resulted in the British Empire increasing their slave trade activities.

4. How did the American Civil War affect slavery in America?

It led to the expansion of slavery to the Western territories.

It led to the abolition of slavery in the United States.

It reinforced the legality of slavery in Northern states.

It resulted in a compromise to maintain slavery for economic reasons.

5. Which document formally ended slavery in the United States?

The Emancipation Proclamation

The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution

The Declaration of Independence

The Treaty of Paris