CanadaHistory 18 · Canada’s history
True or false: In 1833, the British Parliament passed a law to abolish slavery throughout the British Empire.
- aTrueCorrect answer
- bFalse
Why?
Britain's Parliament passed the law in 1833, and it took effect on 1 August 1834 across most of the Empire, including British North America. Canada was a place of safety for many people escaping slavery in the United States.
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