The Abolition of Slavery in the British Empire (1833) — Questions and answers

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What echoed through the House of Commons?

Choices

  1. Songs
  2. Shouts ✓
  3. Whispers
  4. Laughter

Answer: Shouts

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What did Thomas Clarkson show to the audience?

Choices

  1. Old books
  2. Pictures of ships
  3. Chains and manacles ✓
  4. Maps of Cambridge

Answer: Chains and manacles

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What did Olaudah Equiano want to happen to the horrors he witnessed?

Choices

  1. He wanted them to be remembered forever.
  2. He wanted them to be abolished. ✓
  3. He wanted to describe them in a book.
  4. He wanted to forget about them completely.

Answer: He wanted them to be abolished.

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According to Granville Sharp, what did Lord Mansfield's ruling establish?

Choices

  1. That ships could only sail to Africa.
  2. That legal documents were very important.
  3. That slavery could not exist on English soil. ✓
  4. That visitors were always welcome in his study.

Answer: That slavery could not exist on English soil.

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What did Charles Fox say must be ended?

Choices

  1. The Parliament meetings.
  2. The vile trade. ✓
  3. The echoing chamber.
  4. Speeches about honor.

Answer: The vile trade.

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What famous quote did Lord Mansfield remember and share?

Choices

  1. "Look before you leap."
  2. "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing." ✓
  3. "Actions speak louder than words."
  4. "The early bird catches the worm."

Answer: "All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."

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What did the victory of the Slave Trade Act inspire around the world?

Choices

  1. People to become purveyors.
  2. Future generations to fight for freedom and equality. ✓
  3. The British Empire to rebuild the system.
  4. Debates about turning points.

Answer: Future generations to fight for freedom and equality.

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