British abolitionism

British abolitionism was the movement in the 18th and 19th centuries advocating for the end of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. Driven by moral, religious, and economic arguments, abolitionists argued that slavery was unjust and inhumane. Key figures like William Wilberforce and groups such as the Quakers mobilized public opinion, lobbying Parliament for legislative change. Their efforts culminated in the passing of the Slave Trade Act of 1807, banning the slave trade, and the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire. The movement significantly contributed to global anti-slavery efforts and human rights progress.