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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.
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