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1
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Which 2 prominent abolitionists were Evangelical Christians?

A

Clarkson and Wilberforce

2
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Which colony was founded by Evangelical Christians, creating legitimate commerce with Africa?

A

Sierra Leone

3
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What did Methodist congregations do?

A

join anti-slavery rallys

4
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What was the impact of Methodist inclusivity?

A

messages reached those who were normally excluded

5
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What did the Methodist John Wesley publish in 1779?

A

‘Thoughts on Slavery’ - a passionate attack on slavers and the slave trade.

6
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TRUE/FALSE The Baptists had a hierarchy system?

A

FALSE - there was no hierarchy with bishops or priests

7
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What voting system was there among members of the Baptist church?

A

democratic

8
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What was the Utilitarian approach?

A

open minded

9
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Name 1 forward thinking change within the Utilitarian group?

A

first to allow female ministers

10
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Who was William Roscoe?

A

Utilitarian MP 1806-1807, supported the Abolitionists

11
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How many signatures did the 1783 Quaker petition get?

A

273

12
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Why were the Quakers against slavery?

A

belief that to harm humans was to harm God

13
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What did the Quaker Anthony Benezet do in 1750?

A

set up a school for poor black children

14
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What religious slogans were used to promote slavery?

A

ships sailed ‘under god’ or ‘by the grace of god’

15
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What religious society kept 300 slaves in Barbados?

A

‘The Society for the promotion of Christian Knowledge’