In which year was slavery definitively abolished in the French colonies, after a decree promoted by Victor Schœlcher?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 1848
- Step 1: The Second Republic abolished slavery in April 1848. Step 2. A first abolition of 1794 had been reversed by Napoleon in 1802. Answer: 1848. Why not the others: these years mark the first abolition, its reversal and the Third Republic.
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