what are the factors for abolition of slave trade

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 Industrialization: With the rise of industrialization, many people were no longer financially dependent on slavery.

Enlightenment ideas: The ideology of the Enlightenment period highlighted the importance of individual rights, equality, and liberty for all. This led to the questioning of slavery as a moral and ethical issue.

The rise of abolitionist movements: From the early 18th century, groups of antislavery advocates began to emerge, which intensified the call for the abolition of the slave trade.

Economic factors: The profits from the slave trade began to decline in the second half of the 18th century. More profitable economic activities such as the Industrial Revolution replaced slavery as a way to generate wealth.

Slave resistance: Slave revolts in various parts of the world, such as the Haitian Revolution, showed that slaves were capable of fighting for their freedom and inspired antislavery advocates.

International pressure: Many nations prohibited the slave trade in the early 19th century, putting pressure on countries that still allowed it to change their ways.

Humanitarian concerns: Many people began to see the brutality and inhumanity of the slave trade and spoke out against it on moral and ethical grounds.

The impact of popular culture: Through literature, music, and other art forms, people began to see the brutality of slavery and its negative impact on human lives.

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