Object of Wilberforce’s Efforts

William Wilberforce’s primary goal was to abolish the transatlantic slave trade and end slavery in the British Empire. He dedicated decades to campaigning against these practices, motivated by moral and humanitarian convictions. His efforts involved advocacy, persuading lawmakers, and raising public awareness about the cruelty of slavery. Ultimately, his persistent work contributed to the passage of legislation that outlawed the slave trade in 1807 and slavery itself in 1833. Wilberforce’s object was to promote justice and human dignity by ending a deeply inhumane system and advocating for the freedom and rights of enslaved people.