How successful were efforts to abolish slavery in the nineteenth century?

In this lesson, we will explore how we can judge 'success' in ending slavery. This will be done by considering who benefited from the 1807 and 1833 Acts.

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Q1.What did the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act do?

Abolished the American and European trading of enslaved peopleAbolished the British trading of enslaved peopleAbolish slavery completelyAbolished the European trading of enslaved people

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Q2.Which of these was not a tactic used by the British to try to end the slave trade?

Allowing slave ships to continue trading in the AmericasMaking treaties with other countries allowing the Royal Navy to search their shipsUsing the Royal Navy off the West African CoastBanned British merchants from trading enslaved people

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Q3.Which slave revolt in Jamaica helped the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act to get passed?

Baptist WarSaint Domingue RevoltTacky RevoltFirst Maroon War

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Q4.Which of the following was NOT a reason for slavery continuing after 1833?

Slavery was used by other countriesThe Royal Navy kept capturing all the slave ships leaving the West African coastUsing enslaved people still made moneyPeople demanded products that could be made by enslaved labour

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Q5.After the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act, what did the former enslaved people become?

Equal with their former ownersStill enslaved because they were sold to foreign slave coloniesRecognised as skilled workersApprentices

5/5

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What did the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act do?

Abolished the American and European trading of enslaved peopleAbolished the British trading of enslaved peopleAbolish slavery completelyAbolished the European trading of enslaved people

1/5

Q2.Which of these was not a tactic used by the British to try to end the slave trade?

2/5

Q3.Which slave revolt in Jamaica helped the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act to get passed?

Baptist WarSaint Domingue RevoltTacky RevoltFirst Maroon War

3/5

Q4.Which of the following was NOT a reason for slavery continuing after 1833?

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Q5.After the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act, what did the former enslaved people become?

Equal with their former ownersStill enslaved because they were sold to foreign slave coloniesRecognised as skilled workersApprentices

5/5

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How successful were efforts to abolish slavery in the nineteenth century?

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Q1.What did the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act do?

Abolished the American and European trading of enslaved peopleAbolished slavery completelyAbolished the European trading of enslaved peopleAbolished the British trading of enslaved people

1/5

Q2.What year was the Slavery Abolition Act in Britain?

1830183218311833

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Q3.After the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act, what did the former enslaved people become?

Recognised as skilled workersEqual with their former ownersApprenticesStill enslaved because they were sold to foreign slave colonies

3/5

Q4.Which war helped to bring a final end to the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

War of 1812American Civil WarNapoleonic WarSeven Years War

4/5

Q5.Where did the enslavement of people continue in Africa until the early twentieth century?

South AfricaEast AfricaWest AfricaNorth African

5/5

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How successful were efforts to abolish slavery in the nineteenth century?

Complete these 5 questions to check your understanding from today's lesson

Q1.What did the 1807 Abolition of the Slave Trade Act do?

Abolished the American and European trading of enslaved peopleAbolished slavery completelyAbolished the European trading of enslaved peopleAbolished the British trading of enslaved people

1/5

Q2.What year was the Slavery Abolition Act in Britain?

1830183218311833

2/5

Q3.After the 1833 Slavery Abolition Act, what did the former enslaved people become?

Recognised as skilled workersEqual with their former ownersApprenticesStill enslaved because they were sold to foreign slave colonies

3/5

Q4.Which war helped to bring a final end to the Transatlantic Slave Trade?

War of 1812American Civil WarNapoleonic WarSeven Years War

4/5

Q5.Where did the enslavement of people continue in Africa until the early twentieth century?

South AfricaEast AfricaWest AfricaNorth African

5/5

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