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Yes there was. Slavery was quite common in Britain in the 17th century. In the 17th century there was a slave triangle. It started in Britain, where ships would take metal and guns to villages in Africa. Then they would trade the metal and guns for prisoners that the village had caught.
The slaves would then be transported to the West Indies and America to work on plantations. For the slaves, the plantation owners would trade cotton and sugar. However, not all the slaves would have been traded. Some, would be taken along with the cotton and sugar to Britain, and sold there. Then the triangle begins again.
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Why did some slaves escape to Britain?
Some slaves escaped to Britain seeking freedom from slavery, as British law did not enforce the institution of slavery on British soil. Additionally, there were abolitionist movements in Britain that supported the cause of ending slavery. Escaping to Britain offered a chance for a better life and opportunities for former slaves.
Which of these countries pledged to protect all slaves?
Great Britain.
How did slaves in Britain resist slavery?
Some ways slaves in Britain resisted slavery included escaping, forming rebellions, and seeking legal protection through courts. They also utilized tactics such as sabatoge, feigning illness, and creating secret communities to support each other in resistance efforts.
When was the slave trade abolished in Britain?
The slave trade was abolished in Britain in 1807 under the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act. This act made it illegal to engage in the buying and selling of slaves within the British Empire.
Is there still slaves in Britain?
yes. African children being taken to Britain illegally to be used for unpaid work or prostitution. Also the movie I am slave, says at the end (made in 2010) that there are around 5,000 slave workers in Britain today.
