mar 25, 1807 - Abolition of the slave trade act

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For a long time, people were kidnapped from their families in Africa and forced to work in the British colonies. After a long struggle, people were starting to agree to stop slavery.

But it wasn't until 1806 that the movement was starting gain lots of attention. A man called Lord Grenville gave a moving speech that was the last push. The next year, the act finally took place.

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