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Reflecting on the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade: A Historical Perspective

March 25, 2007, marks the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade in Britain. This pivotal moment raises questions about its significance, as slavery in the British Empire and the United States persisted long after 1807. Today, evidence shows that slavery remains a global issue. This discussion invites you to explore what slavery means to you, share your perspectives, and collaborate on creating a comprehensive class display that defines slavery through traditional images and personal insights. Together, we will dive into the history of slavery, its impact, and continued relevance in contemporary society.

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Reflecting on the Bicentenary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade: A Historical Perspective

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  1. Think freedom Slavery abolished?

  2. 1807 - 2007 • 25 March 2007 is the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade. • Was this a major landmark? • Slavery in British Empire not abolished until 1833. • Slavery in the United States not abolished until after the Civil War…. • BUT there is much evidence that slavery still exists today.

  3. What is slavery? • What does this word / idea mean to you? • What images / pictures / facts / details do you associate with this word? • Get into pairs or groups and brainstorm • Find some pictures to go with your ideas • Finish with a class display

  4. What is slavery? – a working definition with traditional pictures • Being forced to work through mental or physical threat • Being owned or controlled by an ‘owner’ • Being dehumanised, treated as a commodity, sold and bought as property • Being physically constrained or has restrictions placed upon freedom of movement.

  5. Britain and slavery – 18th & 19th centuries • Slave triangle • Middle passage • Arrival • Work on the plantations • Protest – escape • Abolition in Britain and Empire • Abolition in US and aftermath

  6. Slavery and the Isle of Man • Use ‘Liverpool vessels bound for Africa, 1798’ • Use Frances Wilkins’ list of Manx captains • How many ships can you find leaving Liverpool in 1798 were captained by Manxmen? • How many slaves did they transport that year? Compare with total for rest leaving Liverpool that year. Can you work out the percentage? • Look at one Manx captain in more detail – e.g Hugh Crow and do a journal – see other presentation for more information

  7. Manx Captains of slave ships Using ‘Liverpool Vessels Bound for Africa, 1798’, the following ships all had a Manx captain: Thomas Parr Triton Unity Resource Mersey Molly

  8. Slave ships with Manx Captains leaving Liverpool in 1798 • Annabelle • Tarleton • Will • Catherine • Charlotte • Dart • Bess • Perseverance • Penny

  9. Other fascinating facts about these ships…. • Parr was ‘lost’ before she reached the Americas: slaves reached port in other ships. • Captain Corran died on board his ship ‘Triton’ • ‘Iris’ had a Manx Captain: over 20% of the crew deserted. • ‘Tarleton’ was ‘lost’ before slaves were embarked. • ‘Dart’ had 36 crew: 50% died on voyage.

  10. Where did these Manx Captains go? • Number the ships 1 – 16 • Using a map of the West Coast of Africa, mark on the ship’s number at its destination. • Which was the most popular port? • Why do you think Manx captains favoured one port more than the others?

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