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jan 1, 1787 - Slavery Begins to Erode in Colonies

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William Wilberforce, a British politician began a campaign to end slavery in the British colonies. Of course, this did not end slavery, but it did bring about the establishment of a free colony in Sierra Leone.

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jan 1, 1787
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~ 239 years ago