Question

Describe howe abolision of slavery became possible in France?

Answer 1

1. Slave trade began in the 17th century. This was a triangular slave between Europe , Africa and America. The French merchants bought slaves from Africa to work in the plantations in the Caribbean colonies to meet the growing demands for sugar, coffee, and indigo in Europe.

2. The National Assembly wanted to extend the rights to slaves also, but did not pass laws, fearing opposition from businessman whose incomes depended on the slave trade.

3. Convention, in 1794 legislated to free all slaves. But slavery was reintroduced by Napoleon.

4. Slavery was finally abolished in 1848.

Answer 2

Answer:

The slave trade started in 17th century. The Europeans were not willing to go to the unfamiliar land. This resulted in shortage of workers in plantations. This problem was solved by a triangular slave trade between Europe, Africa and America. The French merchants went to Africa and bought slaves.

Though the National Assembly held debates and discussions on the abolition of slavery but it did not make any law fearing opposition from the businessmen, whose income dependent on the slavery trade. It was in 1794, that the convention passed a law to free all the slaves in French colonies. But this lasted only for ten years because when Napoleon Bonaparte became the emperor of France in 1804, he reintroduced the slavery. Slavery was finally abolished in 1848.

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