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What two countries outlawed slavery during the Industrial Revolution?

The two countries that outlawed slavery during the Industrial Revolution were England and France. England passed the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833, which abolished slavery in the British Empire. Similarly, France abolished slavery in its colonies through the Law of 1848.


Did slavery start in the southern colonies of north America give reason to your answer?

Slavery began thousands of years ago. It was so widespread that it is now impossible to tell where it began. In the New World, slavery began with the Spanish who enslaved native peoples to work in the mines and in the fields. When too many of them died of disease and overwork, Spaniards imported slaves from Africa. Slavery was pervasive in Europe during the period when the North American colonies were formed. It was not outlawed in England and its colonies until the 1830s.


Why is slavery necessary?

Slavery was not through out the colonies. The first slave did arrive in 1609 in Jamestown, but by the mid 1700's slavery had been outlawed by the northern colonies. When the cotton gin was invented this sent the rate of slavery up. The Southern planters found they needed the labor to grow more cotton. This was wrong, but it is what happened and as it became entrenched in the southern society it became a way of life for many southern colonies. For the southerners it was an economic issue that they rationalized with various sources including the bible.


When did American colonies gain independence?

The American colonies declared independency from the English Empire in 1776, for many reasons, but mainly because they were being unfairly taxed.


How many states in America declared their independence from Britain in 1776?

In 1776, thirteen American colonies declared their independence from Britain. These colonies collectively formed the United States and are now known as the original thirteen states. The Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776, marking the beginning of the United States as an independent nation.

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What two countries outlawed slavery during the Industrial Revolution?

The two countries that outlawed slavery during the Industrial Revolution were England and France. England passed the Slavery Abolition Act in 1833, which abolished slavery in the British Empire. Similarly, France abolished slavery in its colonies through the Law of 1848.


How many American colonies June 1776?

June 1776 was when the Declaration of Independence was signed, so there were 13 colonies at that time.


What city or country stopped slavery?

many countries have made slavery a crime and outlawed the practice. However it still exists.


Did slavery start in the southern colonies of north America give reason to your answer?

Slavery began thousands of years ago. It was so widespread that it is now impossible to tell where it began. In the New World, slavery began with the Spanish who enslaved native peoples to work in the mines and in the fields. When too many of them died of disease and overwork, Spaniards imported slaves from Africa. Slavery was pervasive in Europe during the period when the North American colonies were formed. It was not outlawed in England and its colonies until the 1830s.


How many colonies rebelled against Britain 1776?

Thirteen


Where was slavery not abolished in 1880?

There are many places where slavery was not abolished in 1880. In many places it had already been outlawed. In addition there are many places today where it still happens.


Was there slavery in 1955?

No, not in the United States. It had been outlawed since 1867 with the 13 amendment . Slavery still does exist in the world and in many countries.


What was outlawed in the nortwest territory?

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 contained many acts. Act number 6 in the law specifically outlawed slavery and involuntary servitude.


How many people were living in colonies in 1776?

A lot but a very little


In July 1776 how many people were living in the colonies?

Around 2.5 million


What was the worst thing in the southern colonies?

The worst thing in the Southern colonies to many was slavery. Slavery was abolished after the South lost badly in the Civil War.


Why did many Southerners object to ending the slave trade?

They feared that the Southern economy would be ruined if slavery was outlawed.