The History of the Rise Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade by the British Parliament


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In The History of the Rise Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade Clarkson chronicles the various stages of the abolitionist movement starting from his involvement in the late 18th century. He describes the process of gathering evidence of the atrocities and inhumanity of the slave trade which he presented to the public and to members of the British Parliament. Clarksons book highlights the challenges faced by the abolitionist movement including resistance from powerful economic interests and pro-slavery advocates. He also documents the public outcry grassroots activism and political maneuvering that eventually led to the passage of the Slave Trade Act of 1807 which prohibited the transatlantic slave trade in the British Empire. It is essential to recognize the significance of The History of the Rise Progress and Accomplishment of the Abolition of the African Slave-Trade as a primary source of information about the British abolitionist movement. Thomas Clarksons meticulous research eyewitness testimonies and passionate advocacy helped galvanize public opinion and contributed to the eventual abolition of the slave trade.
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