The 1807 and 1833 Acts

In this lesson, we will discuss that acts which ended the slave trade within the British Empire.

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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.Which Caribbean island saw a successful slave rebellion?

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Q2.What did the 1806 act do?

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Q3.Why did some Christians argue the slave trade was immoral (wrong)?

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Q4.Which of these was NOT used by the anti-slavery societies to gain support for the abolition of the slave trade?

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Q5.What boycott helped make the use of enslaved people less profitable?

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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.Which Caribbean island saw a successful slave rebellion?

1/5

Q2.What did the 1806 act do?

2/5

Q3.Why did some Christians argue the slave trade was immoral (wrong)?

3/5

Q4.Which of these was NOT used by the anti-slavery societies to gain support for the abolition of the slave trade?

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Q5.What boycott helped make the use of enslaved people less profitable?

5/5

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The 1807 and 1833 Acts

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

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

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

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

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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?

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The 1807 and 1833 Acts

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

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

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?

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?

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Lesson summary: The 1807 and 1833 Acts

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