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Period: Jan 1, 1562 to Dec 31, 1562
Sir John Hawkins becomes the first English slave trader
Sir John Hawkins takes 3 ships on his voyage of trade. He trades 300 slaves to the Spanish and Portuguese, and gets sugar, hides, spices, and pearls in return. -
Period: Jan 1, 1564 to Dec 31, 1565
Sir John Hawkins makes second slave trade voyage
Sir John Hawkins makes another voyage. He trades 500 slaves for precious metals, pearls, and jewels. -
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Scots make slavery illegal
In Scotland, slavery is made illegal. -
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First bill over slave trade was created
The first bill of the Abolition of Slave Trade was created, but it failed its purpose in abolishing slavery. -
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Slave rebellion begins in foreign island
In modern-day Haiti, slave rebellion begins. -
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Slavery is abolished in foreign country
In France, slavery is abolished. -
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Slave rebellion proven to be a success
In modern-day Haiti, slave rebellion proves to be effective. The first independent black nation outside of Africa is established -
Slave trade stops by the British
The Transatlantic trade of slaves ends under the British Parliament. -
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The Abolition of Slavery Act is passed by the British
Under the British Parliament, The Abolition of Slavery Act is passed. The practice of slavery is illegal in known areas of or related to the British. -
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Hawkins makes final voyage, yet proves to be ineffective when off guard
Hawkins trades 500 slaves to people in the Caribbean. When him and his crew seek refuge, the Spanish ambush him. some of his crew were captured or became slaves. Only 70 came out alive, out of the 400 men.
