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Why did many French people advocate for the abolition of slavery in the aftermath of the French Revolution?

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The country abolished slavery in 1794 following a revolt by slaves in Haiti, which was then known as Saint Domingue. But eight years later, Napoleon re- established the trade. It was completely abandoned in 1848Explanation:

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