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Suppression of Trade by 1852
- When
- 1850–1852
- Where
- Empire of Brazil
Brazil moved to eliminate slave imports, leading to the suppression of the trade by 1852.
Following the law's enactment, Brazil utilized its new authority to stop the importation of slaves. By 1852, the trade was effectively suppressed, and Britain accepted this outcome, resolving the diplomatic crisis that had prompted the legislation.
Sources
- Empire of Brazil Wikipedia
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