The Enlightenment Pt. II

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Who were the initial beneficiaries of Enlightenment ideas of natural rights?

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White men

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Which groups later advocated for the application of Enlightenment ideas to themselves?

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Minority groups

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An English author and feminist who wrote 'The Vindication of the Rights of Women' in 1792.

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Who was Mary Wollstonecraft?

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What was the peak period of the British Slave trade?

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Through the 18th century, particularly between 1700-1810.

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How many Africans were estimated to be transported to American colonies by British merchants between 1700-1810?

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Over 3 million Africans.

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Born a slave in Africa, sold to a Caribbean plantation, purchased his freedom in 1766, moved to London, joined 'The Sons of Africa', and published his autobiography in 1789.

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Who was Olaudah Equiano?

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What significant event did Thomas Clarkson contribute to in 1787?

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He helped create 'The Society for the Abolition of the Slave Trade'.

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What was William Wilberforce's role in the abolition movement?

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He was a member of Parliament and introduced the first bill to abolish the slave trade in 1791, which initially failed.

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When did the British Parliament pass the law abolishing the slave trade?

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In 1807.