Question

question 14 of 15
what was william wilberforces contribution to the british empire?
a. his political prowess helped the country successfully transition from a monarchy to a republic.
b. his outspoken opposition to slavery helped end the slave trade
c. he formed the national workers guild to protest unsafe working conditions.
d. his support for womens rights resulted in women being allowed to vote.

Explanation:

William Wilberforce was a key British abolitionist who led long-running parliamentary campaigns against the transatlantic slave trade, which led to the passage of the Slave Trade Act 1807 ending British involvement in the slave trade. The other options are incorrect: Britain never transitioned to a republic in this context, Wilberforce was not associated with workers' guilds for workplace safety, and women's suffrage in Britain came long after his work.

Answer:

B. His outspoken opposition to slavery helped end the slave trade