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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:legislation
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Pirates_of_Penzance
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gptkbp:consequences
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increased abolitionist sentiment
migration of freed slaves
economic changes in colonies
social changes in British society
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gptkbp:effective_date
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1833
August 1, 1834
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gptkbp:enacted_by
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gptkb:government_agency
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gptkbp:enforces
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gptkb:British_Navy
Colonial authorities
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gptkbp:historical_context
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gptkb:hospital
gptkb:Colonialism
Humanitarianism
Religious movements
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gptkbp:historical_debate
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moral implications of slavery
economic implications of abolition
social implications of abolition
political implications of abolition
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The Slave Act of 1833
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gptkbp:impact
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freed approximately 800,000 enslaved people
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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gptkb:Methodists
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:Public_opinion
Abolitionist societies
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gptkbp:legacy
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influence on future abolition movements
influence on international human rights law
influence on reparations discussions
influence on modern slavery discussions
influence on racial equality movements
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gptkbp:legal_issue
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abolished slavery
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gptkbp:legislation
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gptkb:Matrimonial_Causes_Act_1857
gptkb:Factory_Act_1833
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gptkbp:notable_figures
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gptkb:William_Wilberforce
gptkb:Thomas_Clarkson
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:Slave_Trade_Act_1807
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gptkbp:purpose
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abolish slavery in the British Empire
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gptkbp:related_event
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gptkb:Abolitionist_Movement
Emancipation of Slaves
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gptkbp:repealed_by
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gptkb:Slavery_Abolition_Act_1833
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gptkbp:significance
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major step towards human rights
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Slavery_Abolition_Act_1833
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gptkbp:territory
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gptkb:British_Empire
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