Extra Credit - Intro

As he sat down with his piles of research to begin his essay, Thomas Clarkson had no idea the future his work would create for him.  Upon completing the essay, it took him many years to discover the shocking truth to what he had written - slavery was real.  Like the other figures, would Clarkson do nothing to stop the crime despite his strong beliefs?  Fortunately, Clarkson took action.  His essay unintentionally caused him to gain an interest in and try to abolish slavery.  Clarkson's ingenious essay allowed him to accelerate a long awaited process that may not have erupted for many more years.  Was Thomas Clarkson solely responsible for initiating the end to slavery?