The French Revolution

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1. A triangular slave trade took place between Europe, Africa and America.
2. Slaves were bought from the local chieftains of Africa and were sold to the plantation owners in the Caribbean.
3. In 1794 the convention legislated to free all slaves in the French overseas possessions. However, Napoleon reintroduced slave trade after some years.
4. In 1848 slavery was abolished in the French colonies.