Amherstburg Freedom Museum - Happy #EmancipationDay ! #DYK #OTD in 1834, The Slavery Abolition Act, originally introduced in 1833, was passed on August 1st, which freed enslaved persons of African descent throughout
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The 1833 Abolition of Slavery Act and compensation claims: Collection highlights – The National Archives
On This Day - August 1st, 1834, Slavery Abolition Act 1833 comes into effect abolishing slavery throughout the British Empire. OnThisDay.com for historical events. | Facebook
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