Ans 1-.The slave trade began in the 17th century. The colonies in the Caribbean – Martinique, Guadeloupe and San Domingo – were important Suppliers of commodities.
2- But the reluctance of Europeans to go and work in distant and unfamiliar lands meant a shortage of labour on the plantations.
3- Throughout the eighteenth century there was little criticism of slavery in France. The National Assembly did not pass any laws, fearing opposition from businessmen whose incomes depended on the slave trade
4- It was the Convention which in 1794 legislated to free all slaves in the French overseas possessions. This, however, turned out to be a short-term measure. Napoleon reintroduced slavery.
5- Slavery was finally abolished in French colonies in 1848.
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