Slavery Abolition Act 1833

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/slavery-abolition-act-1833

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the date of royal assent?August 28, 1833
2. What is the total compensation paid to slave owners?Over £20 million
3. Why was the Act created?It was the result of many years of campaigning by abolitionists, religious people, and the voices of former slaves, plus economic changes that made slavery less profitable.
4. How did the government pay slave owners when slavery was ended?The government gave money to slave owners, paying over £20 million, so they were compensated.

Chattel Slavery: A system where enslaved people are treated as personal property, bought and sold.
Apprenticeship System: A post-abolition measure requiring formerly enslaved people to work for former owners for a set period.
Enlightenment Ideals: Philosophical concepts emphasizing reason, individualism, and human rights that influenced the abolitionist movement.