1 août 1834 - Slavery Abolition Act
Description:
In British history, act of Parliament that abolished slavery in most British colonies, freeing more than 800,000 enslaved Africans in the Caribbean and South Africa as well as a small number in Canada. It received Royal Assent on August 28, 1833, and took effect on August 1, 1834.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 août 1834
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 191 ans