Treaty of Freetown

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:treaty
gptkbp:associated_with abolitionist movement
gptkbp:contributed_to the establishment of British colonial rule in Sierra Leone
gptkbp:date January 18, 1787
gptkbp:diplomatic_relations Britain and African American leaders
address the issues faced by freed slaves
gptkbp:established Freetown as a colony
gptkbp:founded_in the Sierra Leone colony
gptkbp:historical_significance first settlement for freed slaves in Africa
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Treaty of Freetown
gptkbp:impact migration of freed slaves to Africa
gptkbp:influenced later treaties in Africa
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:American_Revolution
gptkbp:is_a_foundation_for future treaties regarding colonization
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of hope for freed slaves
gptkbp:is_aimed_at creating a safe haven for freed slaves
gptkbp:is_recognized_by a significant historical document
gptkbp:is_significant_for the development of Freetown as a city
gptkbp:is_tasked_with African American communities in Britain
gptkbp:key_event the history of African diaspora
gptkbp:landmark the history of Sierra Leone
gptkbp:led_to creation of a colony for freed slaves
gptkbp:legacy the transatlantic slave trade
gptkbp:location Freetown, Sierra Leone
gptkbp:negotiated_by gptkb:Granville_Sharp
gptkbp:notable_event the history of colonization in Africa
gptkbp:purpose establish a settlement for freed slaves
gptkbp:recognized_by gptkb:British_Parliament
gptkbp:related_to Sierra Leone Company
gptkbp:result founding of Freetown
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
gptkbp:was_a_catalyst_for the establishment of other colonies in Africa
gptkbp:was_a_foundation_for_future colonial treaties in Africa
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to later anti-slavery efforts
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
gptkbp:was_a_result_of_efforts_by abolitionists and philanthropists.
gptkbp:was_a_turning_point_for the relationship between Britain and Africa
gptkbp:was_influenced_by the ideas of Enlightenment
colonial policies of Britain
gptkbp:was_part_of the larger context of transatlantic slavery
gptkbp:was_part_of_the_movement_towards colonization of Africa by freed slaves
gptkbp:was_supported_by various abolitionist groups
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dahomey–_British_Treaty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7