Question

Why is 1807 significant? Question 2 options: British Parliament outlawed slavery in Britain and it all of its colonies. The British Parliament responded to the popular outcry and abolished the slave trade. This did not end slavery. The Sultan of the Ottoman Empire issued a similar law restricting the slave trade. The government of Egypt signed an agreement with Britain restricting the slave trade.

Answer 1

The year 1807 is significant because the British government outlawed the slave trade.

Answer 2

1807 is significant because the British Parliament responded to the popular outcry and abolished the slave trade. This did not end slavery.

Answer: Option B and C

Explanation:

The British Parliament was responsive to its subjects and hence was sensitive towards the issue of slavery. In line with the growing outrage against slavery among the people of Britain, the Parliament passed the Slave Trade Act in 1807 and banned any new trade of slaves.

It allowed to continue the practice of slavery for they also had to think of those who had paid huge amounts to buy slaves.