Glossary
to bring to an end
a person who supported the movement to end the transatlantic slave trade and slavery
state of having much wealth or property
a citizen from the United States of America who is of African descent
to move with rapid or violent action; to excite
the two continents of north and south America and the surrounding islands
a collection of selected literary pieces or works of art or music
against; hence anti-slavery describes a person, action or an idea that is against slavery
a person who learns a craft or trade by working for a specialist or master for an agreed period, usually at low wages
a place where historical documents or public records are kept and preserved
an upper class within society which is usually based on birth and is richer and more powerful than all other members
a usually simple object showing human work and representing culture or a stage of development in culture
a quality or a thing that can be used to an advantage
protection given to those who need a place of safety
