The Abolitionist Movement

Who were enslaved in the St. Lawrence Valley?

• Only indigenous people

• Only black people

• Both indigenous and black people

• Merchants and governors

What is an abolitionist?

• A person who supports the continuation of slavery

• A person who supports the abolition of slavery

• A high society member who could afford slaves

• A religious community leader

What happened in 1793 in Upper Canada regarding slavery?

• Slavery was completely abolished

• A bill to abolish slavery was adopted

• A bill to abolish slavery was presented but not adopted

• The Abolishment Act for the Abolition of Slavery was passed

When was the Abolishment Act for the Abolition of Slavery passed in Britain?

• 1793

• 1833

• Early in the 19th century

• After the American Revolution

What was the aim of the abolitionist movement in Britain's tropical colonies?

• To free all slaves immediately

• To support the transatlantic slave trade

• To dismantle the large-scale plantation slavery

• To emancipate slaves in British North America

Who could afford slaves?

• Wealthy individuals such as landowners, aristocrats, and wealthy merchants and peasants

• Elderly individuals who are now retired but used to be rich merchants

• Slaves and peasants

• Wealthy individuals, governors, religious communities, and merchants

Who was an influential person when Upper Canada Passed a Law to Limit Slavery

• Granville Clarkson

• William Sharp

• James Ramsey

• Barry Allen

What role did the British Navy play in combating the slave trade after 1807?

• It patrolled the African coast to intercept slave ships

• It provided ships to transport slaves to the Americas

• It offered naval support to slave rebellions in the colonies

• It enforced trade embargoes on nations that continued the slave trade

Which country was the first to abolish the slave trade in 1807?

• France

• The United States

• Britain

• Spain

How did the abolition of slavery in the British Empire affect the economy of the Caribbean colonies?

• It led to a significant decline in sugar production

• It resulted in economic diversification and growth

• It caused a temporary economic downturn followed by recovery

• It had little to no impact on the economy