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What is the difference between ending the slave trade and ending slavery?

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Ending slave trade meant to stop stealing Africans and selling them. Ending slavery meant to free all slaves
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Ending slave trades puts a stop to stealing slaves and selling them. However, ending slavery means freeing all slaves.
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