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William Wilberforce becomes a member of parliament.
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He joins a group of evangelical christians called the Clapham sect, which inspired his interest in social reform, and working conditions.
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William's group called the Society for the Suppression of Vice, was pro-education reform for reading, religion, hygiene, and overall equality in education.
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Slave trade is declared inhumane, and abolished.
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William retires from politics to explore personal matters.
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All slaves are finally released, with many slaves unaware of the Abolition 30 years before.
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William dies shortly after his free slaves act, and is buried next to his old friend, and past primeminister William Pitt.