A series of thought provoking clips in which Historian David Olusoga looks at the abolition of slavery in Britain.
Themes include:
- Why slave owners opposed abolition
- How British slavery owners fought for compensation
- The Barbados Slave Code
- Evidence of British slave ownership in the 1830`s
- The social and economic impact of slave ownership on British Society
These clips are from the BBC series, Britain's Forgotten Slave Owners
Suitable for: KS3 and KS4/GCSE in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and 3rd, 4th Level, National 4, National 5 and Higher in Scotland.
Contains scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Discussion of slavery could raise emotive issues around racism and identity. Teacher review is recommended prior to use in class.
British slave owners in the 1830s. video
Historian David Olusoga investigates evidence of British slave ownership in the 1830s.
The Barbados Slave Code. video
David Olusoga and the Barbados Slave Code.
Why British slave owners opposed Abolition. video
Historian David Olusoga investigates the resistance to the abolition of slavery.
The social and economic impact of slave ownership on British society. video
David Olusoga explores slave ownership at Harewood House.
How British slave owners fought for compensation. video
Historian David Olusoga investigates how British slave owners fought for compensation.
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