Question

Explain the mode of slavery in France

Answer 1

a. There was a triangular slave trade between Europe, Africa and Americas.

b.  In the 18th century, there was little criticism of slavery in France. 

c.No laws were passed against it. It was in 1794 that the convention freed all slaves. 

d. But 10 years later slavery was reintroduced by Napoleon.

e. It was finally in 1848 that slavery was abolished in the French colonies 

Answer 2

Slavery was abolished in France on February 4, 1794. The decree stated: “The Convention declares the slavery of the blacks abolished in all the colonies; consequently all men irrespective of color living in the colonies are French citizens and shall enjoy all the rights provided by the Constitution.”