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In the 1800’s, Great Britain had an empire that subjugated 20% of the world’s population. How then, was the British public so unified in its opposition to slavery in comparison to the US; a country founded on the principles of liberty and equality?

by /u/Immobilesteelrims in /r/AskHistorians

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