UK Citizenship Practice Test

The Emancipation Act, officially titled the Slavery Abolition Act, was enacted in 1833. This significant piece of legislation marked the end of slavery throughout the British Empire, emancipating enslaved people in various colonies. The act came into effect on August 1, 1834, and it made a profound change in British society and its colonies by formally abolishing the institution of slavery after a long struggle for abolition led by activists, abolitionists, and former enslaved individuals.

The act did not only signal the end of slavery but also reflected the growing sentiment in Britain against the moral and ethical justifications of slavery during the early 19th century.

In contrast, the other dates represent historical milestones that are not related to the abolition of slavery across the British Empire, such as events subsequent to the Emancipation Act or significant legislative actions in other contexts.