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25 Evolutionary Facts About Charles Darwin

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3. Charles Darwin Became A Huge Supporter Of England After The Country Abolished Slavery

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Illustration of slavery. Independent UK

Charles Darwin always cared for England. However, his emotions started to run deeper for England once they decided to abolish slavery. Darwin, who wrote more than he spoke out about social issues, often stated his distaste for the institution of slavery.

Once England abolished slavery, Darwin stated, “I have watched how steadily the general feeling, as shown at elections, has been rising against slavery. What a proud thing for England if she is the first European nation which utterly abolishes it!”

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