Independence Day was in the long run a way for Britain to offshore its slavery and Native genocide operations while maintaining profit tieshttps://twitter.com/johnfugelsang/status/882358103295090688 …
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I understand fear that Britain would end slavery was a big part of why at least Virginia joined the rebellion. :(
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Britain was able to abolish slavery in 1833 by *buying out* its remaining slaveowners to the tune of 20 million pounds
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People like Benedict Cumberbatch's great great great grandma were very well compensated for abolition and remained rich as a result
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If the revolution hadn't happened in 75 it would have certainly happened in 33.
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Not 45?
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