The Parliament of the United Kingdom—without a civil war—passes the Abolition of Slavery Act, gradually abolishing slavery in its colonies, with 20,000,000 Pounds Sterling (silver) in compensation.
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References:
CHRONOLOGY: Who banned slavery when? | Reuters
www.reuters.com/article/idUSEIC16869120070321
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