Canadian Citizenship Practice Test 2025

When was slavery abolished throughout the British Empire?

1. 1833

2. 1807

3. 1785

4. 1858

The correct answer is: 1833

During the 1700s and 1800s, the British Empire controlled many countries and colonies around the world, including parts of Africa, Asia, and North America. Slavery was a widespread practice during this time, and many of the British colonies relied on the labor of enslaved individuals. The British government began to take steps towards abolishing slavery in the early 1800s, with the passing of the Slave Trade Act in 1807, which banned the buying and selling of enslaved individuals. However, it wasn't until the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, that slavery was officially abolished throughout the British Empire. This means that A 1833 is the correct answer. Option B: 1807 is incorrect because while this was an important step in the process of abolishing slavery, it did not completely end the practice throughout the British Empire. Option C: 1785 is incorrect because this year is too early for the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. Option D: 1858 is incorrect because while this year falls after the official abolition of slavery, it is not the correct year.