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If I'm understanding the history correctly, the British Empire eventually actively fought to end the slave trade because they realized there was something even
by acchow 3y ago
If I'm understanding the history correctly, the British Empire eventually actively fought to end the slave trade because they realized there was something even more profitable than colonialism and extraction: trade.
- ricardoplouis 3y agoChasing profits didn't cause slavery to end, it was the abolitionists who were standing up for human rights. Historically massive social change doesn't come from the top down like you are describing. It would be akin to saying LBJ was a civil rights hero for his legislation. Sure, he signed it, but the civil rights movement of 60s is why it was possible in the first place. Hardly can one deserve credit for playing a forced hand.