Tag: history

Who among the following was a Member of the British Parliament?

Consider the following statements:
(i) Slave trade was abolished in 1833 in Britain.
(ii) Slavery was abolished in 1865 in Britain.
Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

The cause of the black slave Jonathan Strong was taken up by Granville Sharp in _______.

The Clapham Sect was a sect composed of _________. 

When did Wilberforce first enter the Parliament?

The 1833 Act freed slaves aged below ______.

(i) People in Britain still owned slaves after slave trade was abolished in 1807.
(ii) After the 1833 Act, slaves of all ages were freed. 
Which of the above statement/s is/are INCORRECT?

Consider the following statements:
(i) Thomas Buxton convinced Wilberforce to change his views on slavery.
(ii) In 1825, Wilberforce retired from the House of Commons. 
Which of the above statement/s is/are true?

The Bishop of _________ had 665 slaves and received 12700 pounds as compensation.

How did abolition of slavery affect the British Government?