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In 1755 an earthquake and subsequent disasters destroyed Lisbon. In 1761, Portugal became one of the first countries to abolish slavery. What role did slaves play in rebuilding the city before and after the abolishment? How controversial was this?

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In 1755 an earthquake and subsequent disasters destroyed Lisbon. In 1761, Portugal became one of the first countries to abolish slavery. What role did slaves play in rebuilding the city before and after the abolishment? How controversial was this?	1432