Short History Of... Abolition of The British Slave Trade
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Nov 13, 2023 Explore the historical context and brutal conditions of the British slave trade, the resistance led by courageous pioneers, and the growth of abolitionism. Learn about the Zong case and its role in highlighting the cruelty of the slave trade. Discover the determination of abolitionists and the delayed abolition due to the radicalism of the French Revolution. Understand the ongoing fight to end slavery and the importance of understanding history to address modern slavery.
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Equiano's Kidnapping And Early Captivity
- Olaudah Equiano was kidnapped at age 11 and marched across Africa before boarding a slave ship.
- He later recounted these events in vivid detail that fueled abolitionist sympathy.
Economic Roots Of British Involvement
- Britain dominated the transatlantic slave trade after the mid-17th century, shipping over three million Africans.
- The economic gains from plantation output, not the slave trade itself, powered British wealth and industry.
Zong Massacre Sparks Outrage
- The Zong massacre saw crew throw 142 enslaved people overboard to claim insurance for lost 'cargo'.
- The legal case treating people as cargo outraged abolitionists and galvanized public protest.