Questions › Chapter 3: A long and illustrious history
True or false: In the 18th century, slavery was legal within Britain itself.
- ATrue
- BFalseRight answer
Answer: False
Slavery was against the law inside Britain, but the overseas slave trade was a fully established industry dominated by Britain and its American colonies.
From chapter 3 of the handbook, "A long and illustrious history", section "A global power". Practice question 173 of 651, written in our own words.