Question

cfu #1
which of the following best describes a moral argument used by abolitionists against the atlantic slave trade?
a) the trade hurt britains factory profits.
b) slavery violated christian and human values of equality.
c) african kingdoms wanted to keep trading slaves.
d) the plantation system required too much supervision.
cfu #2
which of the following best explains an economic reason britain ended its involvement in the atlantic slave trade?
a) britains industrial economy found more profit in manufacturing and free trade than in slavery.
b) abolitionists convinced parliament through emotional speeches alone.
c) plantation crops were more popular than factory goods.
d) the british monarchy banned all forms of labor.
cfu #3
what was one major result of the combined moral and economic forces that pushed for the end of the atlantic slave trade?
a) britain and the u.s. both banned the slave trade in the early 1800s.
b) britain increased its use of enslaved labor to grow more tobacco.
c) african kingdoms stopped all trade with europe.
d) the plantation system in the americas immediately ended slavery everywhere.

Explanation:

For CFU #1, abolitionists often used moral - religious and human - values arguments against slavery. For CFU #2, economic shifts in Britain's industrial economy led to a change in stance on the slave trade. For CFU #3, the combined moral and economic pressures led to the banning of the slave trade in some countries.

Answer:

CFU #1: B. Slavery violated Christian and human values of equality.
CFU #2: A. Britain's industrial economy found more profit in manufacturing and free trade than in slavery.
CFU #3: A. Britain and the U.S. both banned the slave trade in the early 1800s.