Statements (51)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:treaty
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gptkbp:associated_with |
abolitionist movement
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gptkbp:contributed_to |
the establishment of British colonial rule in Sierra Leone
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gptkbp:date |
January 18, 1787
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gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
Britain and African American leaders
address the issues faced by freed slaves |
gptkbp:established |
Freetown as a colony
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gptkbp:founded_in |
the Sierra Leone colony
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gptkbp:historical_significance |
first settlement for freed slaves in Africa
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Treaty of Freetown
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gptkbp:impact |
migration of freed slaves to Africa
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gptkbp:influenced |
later treaties in Africa
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gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:American_Revolution
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gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for |
future treaties regarding colonization
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gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
hope for freed slaves
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gptkbp:is_aimed_at |
creating a safe haven for freed slaves
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gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
a significant historical document
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gptkbp:is_significant_for |
the development of Freetown as a city
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gptkbp:is_tasked_with |
African American communities in Britain
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gptkbp:key_event |
the history of African diaspora
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gptkbp:landmark |
the history of Sierra Leone
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gptkbp:led_to |
creation of a colony for freed slaves
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gptkbp:legacy |
the transatlantic slave trade
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gptkbp:location |
Freetown, Sierra Leone
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gptkbp:negotiated_by |
gptkb:Granville_Sharp
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gptkbp:notable_event |
the history of colonization in Africa
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gptkbp:purpose |
establish a settlement for freed slaves
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gptkbp:recognized_by |
gptkb:British_Parliament
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gptkbp:related_to |
Sierra Leone Company
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gptkbp:result |
founding of Freetown
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gptkbp:signatories |
gptkb:British_government
African American settlers |
gptkbp:signed_by |
gptkb:the_British_Crown
the 18th century representatives of freed slaves |
gptkbp:social_issues |
African American settlers
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gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for |
the establishment of other colonies in Africa
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gptkbp:was_a_foundation_for_future |
colonial treaties in Africa
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gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to |
later anti-slavery efforts
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gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
gptkb:American_Civil_War
the plight of freed slaves in Britain |
gptkbp:was_a_result_of |
the growing abolitionist sentiment in Britain
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gptkbp:was_a_result_of_efforts_by |
abolitionists and philanthropists.
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gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for |
the relationship between Britain and Africa
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gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
the ideas of Enlightenment
colonial policies of Britain |
gptkbp:was_part_of |
the larger context of transatlantic slavery
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gptkbp:was_part_of_the_movement_towards |
colonization of Africa by freed slaves
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gptkbp:was_supported_by |
various abolitionist groups
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dahomey–_British_Treaty
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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