1831

The year 1831 was notable for significant events across the world. In Britain, the Reform Act was passed, gradually expanding voting rights and shaping democracy. The Slavery Abolition Act was also enacted, beginning the process of ending slavery throughout the British Empire. In the United States, Nat Turner led a major slave rebellion, intensifying debates over abolition. Additionally, Charles Darwin began his scientific work, and the city of Toronto was incorporated. Globally, 1831 was a year of political change, social upheaval, and advances that would influence future history.