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Wilberforce was convinced of the importance of religion, morality and education. He championed causes and campaigns such as the Society for Suppression of Vice, British missionary work in India, the creation of a free colony in Sierra Leone, the foundation of the Church Mission Society and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. His underlying conservatism led him to support politically and socially repressive legislation, and resulted in criticism that he was ignoring injustices at home while campaigning for the enslaved abroad. In later years, Wilberforce supported the campaign for the complete abolition of slavery, and continued his involvement after 1826, when he resigned from Parliament because of his failing health. That campaign led to the Slavery Abolition Act 1833, which abolished slavery in most of the British Empire; Wilberforce died just three days after hearing that the passage of the Act through Parliament was assured. He was buried in Westminster Abbey, close to his friend William Pitt. |
![[Watch in HQ] "You act as if you've never seen slavery before." - William Pitt "How can we live in houses like this when others are living in boxes?" - William Wilberforce "I was chosen for this task and I failed!" - William Wilberforce "You don't believe you and I can change things?" - William Pitt "I would change myself first." - William Wilberforce "This is a slave ship." - William Wilberforce "The slave trade...is no more." - Lord Charles Fox Story: William Wilberforce, the most dedicated abolitionist of his time, tries to convince Parliament to pass a bill to abolish the slave trade. Persuaded by his friends William Pitt, Thomas Clarkson, Olaudah Equiano and others he fights for the injustice and freedom of the slaves. Exhausted, and frustrated that he was unable to change anything in the government with his first bill, William becomes physically ill with Colitis and nearly gives up all hope, but when he meets his future wife, Barbara, that changes. William picks up where he left off, and after 20 years of trying to convince Parliament to pass the bill, the bill is finally passed in 1807 which abolishes the slave trade in the British empire forever. Basically, this video shows the many struggle that William Wilberforce endures to abolish the slave trade. Download song: www.megaupload.com Dedication: MiniMeJonas - Your A Girl Named "It" video introduced me to this wonderful song, and inspired me to create this video. Thank you so very much, your video was remarkable <b>...</b>](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/fiAvo5Lu0Hw/0.jpg)
