The Abolition Of Slavery Flashcards
What was the slave trade?
It occurred between Europe, Africa and America. French merchants sailed from Bordeaux or Nantes to the African coast, where they bought slaves from local chieftains. Branded and shackled, the slaves were brought across the Atlantic to America. They were then sold to plantation owners.
What were the benefits European societies got from the slave trade?
The exploitation of the slave trade made it possible to meet the growing demands in European societies for sugar, coffee and indigo. Port cities like Bordeaux and Nantes economically flourished due to the slave trade.
Which government in France passed laws to free all slaves and when?
The convention did in 1794.
Who reintroduced slavery and when was it finally abolished?
Napoleon reintroduced it and it was finally abolished in 1848.
