What were the motives behind the British abolition of slavery?

In July 1833, a Bill to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire passed in the House of Commons, followed by the House of Lords on 1st August. There has been a lot of debate ... The act, however, did not free enslaved people immediately; they were to become "apprentices" for 6 years. read more

A slave will never innovate; a slave will never go above and beyond; a slave will never work overtime. The in's and out's of how slavery was abolished differed from country to country. read more

In July 1833, a Bill to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire passed in the House of Commons, followed by the House of Lords on 1st August. read more

The triangular trade scheme depicted in the map above reinforced slavery and made it profitable for European manufacturers, slave traders, shippers and governments, not just the slave owners. Most slaves were taken to Brazil and the West Indies, not North America. read more