WHO?

WHAT?

WHERE?

WHEN?

WHY?

Why was slavery abolished?L.O.

To evaluate the main causes of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire.

By the end of this lesson...All of us will be able to describe the different reasons for the

abolition of the slave trade in Britain. (4B-4A)

Even better if you can explain how two of these factors could lead to the abolition of the slave trade. (5C-5A)

Excellent if you can reach a reasoned conclusion about which was the most important factor. (6C-6A)

CHALLENGE!!! CAN YOU PUT THESE KEY FACTORS IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE, AND SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS WITH EXPLANATION? (7C-8C)

WHY WOULD BRITAIN ABOLISH SLAVERY?

WHY WOULD BRITAIN ABOLISH SLAVERY?

In 1807 the British

government became the first major

world power to abolish the

trade of slaves. In 1833

Parliament went further

and completely abolished slavery

throughout the Empire.

In 1807 the British

government became the first major

world power to abolish the

trade of slaves. In 1833

Parliament went further

and completely abolished slavery

throughout the Empire.

Watch the following clip about why slavery was

abolished in 1807.Look out for the reasons

given for its abolition.

Why did the English abolish theslave trade in 1807?

There were many reasons for this:

Find 6 colours and colour the key causes with each one.Work out which information boxes from your worksheet are

examples of the factors, and colour the tiny triangles within those boxes with the same colours.

Find 6 colours and colour the key causes with each one.Work out which information boxes from your worksheet are

examples of the factors, and colour the tiny triangles within those boxes with the same colours.

Can you explain how two of these key causes led to

abolition?

Can you explain how two of these key causes led to

abolition?

Which key cause was the most important reason

for abolition? Give reasons to support your

opinion.

Which key cause was the most important reason

for abolition? Give reasons to support your

opinion.

Can you rank these key causes in terms of their

importance? You must be able to explain why one cause is more important

than the next!

Can you rank these key causes in terms of their

importance? You must be able to explain why one cause is more important

than the next!

Individual tasksIndividual tasks Group tasksGroup tasks

Can you make links between these key causes in terms of how they led

to abolition? You must be able to explain your links!

Can you make links between these key causes in terms of how they led

to abolition? You must be able to explain your links!

Good day! My name is William Wilberforce and I am a Member of Parliament in 1797. I

have made it my life’s mission to abolish

slavery and need to convince other

politicians that it needs to happen.

My name is William Wilberforce! You must write me a speech to

convince the rest of the politicians that we must

abolish slavery. Try to include as many

different arguments as you can to make sure we

persuade them!

My name is William Wilberforce! You must write me a speech to

convince the rest of the politicians that we must

abolish slavery. Try to include as many

different arguments as you can to make sure we

persuade them!

15 minutes

Time to reflect!Choose one of the three below to share with the class your

thoughts and feelings about what you have learnt today.

Something you will

take away from the

lesson

Something this lesson has made you feel

Something this lesson has made you

think about.