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Forming Minds. Rebuilding the West.

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Oct 15, 2024
The British Empire was, in some ways, a force for good. In many places it occupied it: -raised the standard of living -developed infrastructure -promoted education It also single-handedly ended sl...
SummaryThis thread argues that the British Empire had positive aspects, including infrastructure development and education, but primarily focuses on Britain's role in abolishing the slave trade. It details how Britain passed anti-slavery legislation, deployed its navy to capture slave ships and free enslaved people, and pressured African kingdoms to sign anti-slavery treaties, ultimately helping to eradicate the Atlantic slave trade by the mid-19th century.17 tweets2 min read