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The Abolition of Slavery

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  • Slave trade abolished in the British Empire

    Slave trade abolished in the British Empire

    No slaves came from Africa to Britain anymore
  • The Emancipation Act

    The Emancipation Act

    Proclaimed by Abraham Lincoln, slaves under 6 yrs old were freed. Plantation slaves over 6 yrs old worked for 6 more years. House slaves worked 10 more years
  • Compensation for Slave Owners

    Compensation for Slave Owners

    Britain gave 20 million pounds in compensation to former slave owners while the slaves received nothing.
  • Freedom

    Freedom

    Slaves were given complete Freedom
  • Slavery in USA

    Slavery in USA

    Slavery was not abolished until 1865 in the USA.

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