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In the 17th and early 18th century slavery was a common factor in life; slaves were often sold and used throughout Britain and the World. However, in 1807 the slave trade was abolished by the British Parliament, this meant you could still own a slave but it was illegal to buy or sell them. Finally, after much debate, in 1833 Parliament decided to abolish slavery itself both in Britain and the British Empire. Many historians still disagree on the real reason on why slavery was abolished and I am going to take a look at the evidence which suggests a range of factors that may have been important.

Until recently it was believed that white campaigners in England had brought an end to slavery, most in the higher classes. These people like Granville Sharp or William Wilberforce, both became well-known for their campaigning against slavery. Sharp’s opinion changed when he saw Jonathon Strong, a young slave brought to Britain and beaten by his owner. He had run away and had......

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