Asked by Nadira Askarbekkyzy on Jun 05, 2024
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When did Great Britain abolish slavery in its empire?
A) 1790s
B) 1810s
C) 1830s
D) 1850s
E) 1870s
Abolish Slavery
The act of formally ending the practice of enslaving people, as achieved in the United States through the 13th Amendment in 1865.
Great Britain
An island in the North Atlantic off the northwest coast of continental Europe, comprising England, Scotland, and Wales, and forming the major part of the United Kingdom.
Empire
A group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government, often comprising different territories and peoples.
- Learn the historical progression and international framework of abolishing slavery in the Western Hemisphere.
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Muhammad TalhaJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Great Britain abolished slavery throughout its empire with the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, which came into effect on August 1, 1834.
Learning Objectives
- Learn the historical progression and international framework of abolishing slavery in the Western Hemisphere.