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jan 1, 1698 - British slave trade opened to private traders

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The monopoly of the Royal Africa Company is ended and opened up to private traders

Copper miners send a petition to the House of Lords against the Trade with Africa Bill, which proposes regulations they believe will damage the industry

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jan 1, 1698
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~ 328 years ago