Bi-centenary of the Abolition of Slavery 

 

25 March 2007 marks the bicentenary of the abolition of slavery. On this day 200 years ago Parliament passed a bill which abolished the transatlantic slave trade throughout the British Empire. The bicentenary is an important date in history because it marks the end of official support for human trafficking and slavery. Many commentators suggest that modern day racism, exploitation and people trafficking have their roots at least in part, in the transatlantic slave trade. The following links provide further information and learning resources on the transatlantic slave trade as well as racism and exploitation in modern society.

 

Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade – Government website providing comprehensive information on the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade.

 

Global Dimension – Resources for Teachers on the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade

 

Amazing Grace the Movie – The story of William Wilberforce and his struggle to have the Transatlantic slave trade abolished