In France, slavery was illegal at least since the 16th century. As part of the French Revolution, it was abolished in French colonies in 1794, although it was restored from 1802 to 1848. Starting in 1791, the enslaved of Saint-Domingue revolted, gaining their freedom, and establishing the free black country of Haiti.
In France, slavery was unlawful since at least the 16th century. As part of the French Revolution, it was eliminated in French colonies in 1794, though it was reinstated from 1802 to 1848. Starting in 1791, the enslaved people of Saint-Domingue rebelled and gained their freedom, establishing a free black country called Haiti.