66. Wilberforce and the Fight for Freedom
Empire
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Abolitionist Struggles: The Fight Against the Slave Trade
This chapter explores the early parliamentary efforts to abolish the slave trade, focusing on key figures and the activism of groups like the Quakers in 1791. It highlights the challenges faced by abolitionists in confronting pro-slavery sentiments and the economic motivations sustaining the trade. Additionally, it contextualizes the political landscape that ultimately led to the abolition bill's passage in 1807, demonstrating the intertwining of moral arguments and public opinion shifts over time.
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