Question

describe slave trade.what steps were taken to end slavery in french colonies?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The slave trade began in the 17th century when French merchants sailed to the African coasts, where they bought slaves from the local chieftains. These slaves were then branded, shackled and then packed tightly into ships for a 3 month long voyage across the Atlantic to the Caribbean. Slavery was abolished in France by the Constitution of 1791 but it was not extended to all French subjects including those in the colonies.