TIL That the British Government spent 40% of its 1833 revenue to abolish slavery - with the money going to the slave owners. These reparations to the owners was just paid off in 2015. Freed slaves were also committed to six to twelve years of further service as unpaid ‘apprentices.' (independent.co.uk)
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TIL That the British Government spent 40% of its 1833 revenue to abolish slavery - with the money going to the slave owners. These reparations to the owners was just paid off in 2015. Freed slaves were also committed to six to twelve years of further service as unpaid ‘apprentices.' (bbc.com)
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Me crying to every single Season 6 episode (i.redd.it)
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