Age of progress: William Wilberforce

  • William becomes a diplomat

    William Wilberforce becomes a member of parliament.
  • William joins a new consciousness

    He joins a group of evangelical christians called the Clapham sect, which inspired his interest in social reform, and working conditions.
  • Williams contribution

    William's group called the Society for the Suppression of Vice, was pro-education reform for reading, religion, hygiene, and overall equality in education.
  • Slave trade is abolished

    Slave trade is declared inhumane, and abolished.
  • Wilberforce retires

    William retires from politics to explore personal matters.
  • slaves unchained

    All slaves are finally released, with many slaves unaware of the Abolition 30 years before.
  • William passes

    William dies shortly after his free slaves act, and is buried next to his old friend, and past primeminister William Pitt.