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Depuis quand l'esclavage a-t-il été aboli en France ?Since when has slavery been abolished in France?

Answer

Depuis 1848Since 1848

Explanation

Slavery was definitively abolished in France by the decree of 27 April 1848, on the initiative of 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

Depuis 1848Since 1848 (Correct answer)
Depuis 1789Since 1789
Depuis 1905Since 1905
Depuis 1958Since 1958

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