Life in the UK test practice question · History
Which Member of Parliament led the campaign to end the British slave trade?
Answer options
- Robert Walpole
- Richard Arkwright
- The Duke of Wellington
- William WilberforceCorrect
Answer: William Wilberforce
Wilberforce, an evangelical Christian, campaigned in Parliament for about 20 years. The slave trade was banned in 1807.
Checked 8 November 2026