FAQ About William Wilberforce
How did William Wilberforce become involved in the abolition movement?
Wilberforce became involved in the abolition movement largely due to his friendships with evangelical Christians and reformers, such as Thomas Clarkson and Hannah More. His conversion to evangelical Christianity around 1785 significantly influenced his moral outlook and commitment to social causes, prompting him to champion the abolition of the slave trade as a moral imperative.
