Timeline: Britain & the Slave Trade 1555 - 1833

his beautifully illustrated time line have been designed to help students investigate Britain’s involvement in the slave trade. It is primarily a classroom display, but can also be used to provide information for a market place activity on this topic. The text level of the information slides are suitable for the full ability range. The information spans Britain’s growing involvement in the slave trade, opposition and its eventual abolition. I have included additional file to give you a comprehensive preview of what is included.

When you purchase this resource, you will be able to download PowerPoint which includes twenty seven information slides on Britain’s involvement in the slave trade from 1555 - 1833.

The aims and objectives of this lesson are:

Theme: Britain and the Slave Trade 1555 - 1833
Know: Why did Britain get involved in the slave trade?
Understand: Why did some people want to abolish the slavery?
Evaluate: Why did Britain abolish the slave trade and end slavery?
Skills: Collaboration, Cause, Consequence, Change & Continuity.

WILF – What Am I Looking For?
Identify & describe: Why did Britain get involved in the slave trade?
Explain: Why did some people want to abolish slavery?
Analyse: Why did Britain abolish the slave trade and end slavery?

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Roy