On 1 August 1834, the Abolition of Slavery Act, which made the purchase or owning of slaves illegal in parts of the British Empire, took effect in Britain. This did not mean that all of the ...
These communities sought full participation in society by building institutions such as churches and mutual aid societies and fighting for the abolition of slavery. 1792-1821: 6 new slave states ...
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