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The Atlantic Slave Trade occurred between the sixteenth and nineteenth centuries. During this time, 12 million Africans were bought as goods, packed into ships, and were sent across the Atlantic to the Americas, where they were sold as slaves. At the end of the eighteenth century, public opinion began to turn against the slave trade and abolitionists led by William Wilberforce campaigned to the end slavery. In this scene, students can explore a court and learn about his campaigns to end the slave trade.
# Learning Objectives
1: Understand the Slave Triangle and some of the Slave-Trading Nations{.info}
2: Understand who William Wilberforce was{.info}
3: Understand the prevailing attitudes during this era and how Wilberforce’s actions shaped history{.info}
# Abolitionist Campaigns{.objective .objective1}
The Quakers, otherwise known as the Society of Friends, publicly announced its opposition to slavery in 1761. Here students can observe a map in the curt room and learn about which nations were involved with the Transatlantic Slave Trade and The Middle Passage.
# William Wilberforce {.objective .objective2}
In 1789, Wilberforce gave a three-hour speech against slavery in Parliament. In 1791, Wilberforce presented to the House of Commons another Bill to abolish the slave trade. Here students can enter the courtroom and consider how might someone raise awareness of William Wilberforce today
# Why were the abolitionist campaigns successful?{.objective .objective3}
Historians believe there were several factors which contributed to the abolitionist campaigns being successful. Students can examine each factor and come to a well-reasoned conclusion about which factor, or factors, contributed to the abolitionist campaign being successful.
# Teacher Resources
### Download Teacher Notes
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