2. WHO? WHAT? WHERE? WHEN? WHY?

4. Why was slavery abolished? L.O. To evaluate the main causes of the abolition of the slave trade in the British Empire. By the end of this lesson... All of us will be able to describe the different reasons for the abolition of the slave trade in Britain. (4B-4A) Even better if you can explain how two of these factors could lead to the abolition of the slave trade. (5C-5A) Excellent if you can reach a reasoned conclusion about which was the most important factor. (6C-6A) CHALLENGE!!! CAN YOU PUT THESE KEY FACTORS IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE, AND SUPPORT YOUR IDEAS WITH EXPLANATION? (7C-8C)

5. WHY WOULD BRITAIN ABOLISH SLAVERY? In 1807 the British government became the first major world power to abolish the trade of slaves. In 1833 Parliament went further and completely abolished slavery throughout the Empire.

6. Watch the following clip about why slavery was abolished in 1807. Look out for the reasons given for its abolition.

7. Why did the English abolish the slave trade in 1807? There were many reasons for this:

8. Find 6 colours and colour the key causes with each one. Work out which information boxes from your worksheet are examples of the factors, and colour the tiny triangles within those boxes with the same colours. Find 6 colours and colour the key causes with each one. Work out which information boxes from your worksheet are examples of the factors, and colour the tiny triangles within those boxes with the same colours. Can you explain how two of these key causes led to abolition? Which key cause was the most important reason for abolition? Give reasons to support your opinion. Can you rank these key causes in terms of their importance? You must be able to explain why one cause is more important than the next! Individual tasks Group tasks Can you make links between these key causes in terms of how they led to abolition? You must be able to explain your links!

9. Good day! My name is William Wilberforce and I am a Member of Parliament in 1797. I have made it my life’s mission to abolish slavery and need to convince other politicians that it needs to happen. My name is William Wilberforce! You must write me a speech to convince the rest of the politicians that we must abolish slavery. Try to include as many different arguments as you can to make sure we persuade them! My name is William Wilberforce! You must write me a speech to convince the rest of the politicians that we must abolish slavery. Try to include as many different arguments as you can to make sure we persuade them! 15 minutes

10. Time to reflect! Choose one of the three below to share with the class your thoughts and feelings about what you have learnt today. Something you will take away from the lesson Something this lesson has made you feel Something this lesson has made you think about.