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While the European Union is an entity today, in the past Europe was not a cohesive unit and was made of many independent countries. Thus as such European Union has never formally passed a law to abolish slavery although the union has consistently underlined its opposition to contemporary slavery and follows and supports United Nations Commission on Human Rights (CHR).

In history the British Empire abolished slavery in all its territories in 1787, while it was not until 1863 that President Lincoln abolished slavery in the US. His act was then supported by the 13th Amendment.

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What country was the first in the Western Hemisphere to officially abolish slavery?

Haiti was the first country to abolish slavery in the Western Hemisphere. Their revolution had deposed and French and Haiti for all practical purposes was a "slave colony". With their French masters out of the way, Native Haitians ended their own chains in a manner of speaking.


Did the Dutch began the African slave trade in Europe?

they bagan it in Europe but they didn't invent slavery, this concept existed in far more ancient civilizations


How did the south view the expansion west?

With great misgivings, as they saw the expansion to the West as an effort by the northern States to create new abolitionist States there that would finally together with the North outnumber them and force them to abolish slavery.


What led to the abolishment of slavery in Europe?

The abolition of slavery in Europe was driven by a combination of moral, economic, and political factors. Enlightenment ideals emphasized human rights and individual freedom, leading to increased public opposition against the inhumanity of slavery. The economic shift from agrarian economies to industrialization reduced reliance on slave labor, while abolitionist movements and campaigns raised awareness and mobilized public sentiment. Key legislative changes, such as the British Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, formalized the end of slavery across various European nations.


Who introduced black slavery to Europe?

Black slavery in Europe can be traced back to the ancient Romans and Greeks, who enslaved people from various regions, including Africa. However, the transatlantic slave trade, which significantly increased the presence of enslaved Africans in Europe, began in the 15th century with Portuguese and Spanish exploration and colonization. This was further expanded by other European powers, including the British, French, and Dutch, during the 16th to 19th centuries. The system of slavery became deeply entrenched in European economies and societies as a result.