What did the British Parliament do in 1833?
Answer: Abolished slavery throughout the British Empire.
In 1807 the British Parliament prohibited the buying and selling of slaves, and in 1833 it abolished slavery throughout the Empire. Upper Canada, under Lieutenant Governor Simcoe, had already moved toward abolition in 1793.
All answer choices
- Abolished slavery throughout the British Empire. (correct answer)
- Prohibited the buying and selling of slaves.
- Granted responsible government to the colonies.
- Created the Dominion of Canada.
This practice question is based on Discover Canada, the official study guide for the Canadian citizenship test. Brush up on this topic in our History study guide.
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