The Collapse of the Slade Trade as an Example Of Achieving Moral Progress By Overcoming Political and Economic Barriers

The idea that history bends towards justice may be a dangerous delusion, as one person's justice can be another's atrocity. However, looking at the accomplishments and possibilities of change in one human lifespan gives some hope. The legacy system of slavery, deeply entrenched in society, was flipped, showing that change is possible even under financial and institutional constraints.