What Factors Contributed to the Abolition of the Slave Trade

question 49

Essay

What factors contributed to the abolition of the slave trade and then slavery in the nineteenth century?

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Definitions:

Taxable Dividend

A dividend paid to shareholders that is subject to income taxation.

Corporate Earnings And Profits

The measure of a corporation's ability to generate income over its costs and expenses within a specific period.

Return Of Capital

A payment to investors that returns some of their original investment, thus reducing the investor's cost basis in the investment.

Capital Gain

The profit earned from the sale of an asset that has increased in value over its purchase price, often applied to stocks, bonds, and property.