History, geography and culture

En quelle année l'esclavage a-t-il été aboli définitivement en France ?In what year was slavery definitively abolished in France?

Answer

En 1848In 1848

Explanation

Slavery was definitively abolished in France and its colonies in 1848, thanks in particular to Victor Schœlcher.

Source: Décret du 27 avril 1848 relatif à l'abolition de l'esclavageUpdated 13 October 2026.Official question · answer and translation written by Recite

The 4 options, in French as at the exam

En 1789In 1789
En 1905In 1905
En 1946In 1946
En 1848In 1848 (Correct answer)

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