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In 1833, slavery in Britain was abolished, but why? There are a number of factors that contributed to the cause abolishment; however there are four main factors. These four factors were due
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Why was slavery abolished? In 1833, slavery in Britain was abolished, but why? There are a number of factors that contributed to the cause abolishment; however there are four main factors. These four factors were due to influences from white middle-class campaigners, white working-class campaigners, black people's actions, and economics. Two of these were due to non-slave campaigners the middle and working class which makes you wonder, what caused ordinary working people care so much? White middle-class campaigners: Granville Sharp was arguably one of the greatest campaigners who used the courts to set black people free and turned the public opinion against slavery. He found a black youth who had been beaten by his owner and had run away, Sharp took care of him and he recovered, two years later his old master captured him and sold him. Sharp took him to court and won, Sharp fought many cases on...
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