Question

how could abolition of slavery becomes possible in france?explain

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

it was one of revolutionary reform of jacobin regime it began in seveententh century french merchants sailed from bordeaux or nantes  to the african coast were they brought slaves from local chieftains they were branded and shackled and tightly packed into ship for three months voyage and then sold to plantation owners it was finally the convention in 1794 that freed the slaves in french overseas processions