Discuss the Process of Abolishing Slavery in the Americas

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Essay

Discuss the process of abolishing slavery in the Americas. Did the movement for abolition of slavery differ in the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean?

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Definitions:

Fair Trade Act

Legislation aimed at ensuring producers in developing countries are paid fair prices for their goods.

Consumerism

An economic and social system that promotes the continuous increase in purchasing and consuming goods and services.

Grassroots Movement

A movement driven by the politics of a community. It's built from the bottom up, demanding change or action from the wider society.

Consumer Product Safety Act

A United States federal law, enacted in 1972, that establishes guidelines and authority to regulate the safety of consumer products.