The History of Slavery in the French Empire

Description: Test your knowledge about the history of slavery in the French Empire.
Number of Questions: 14
Created by:
Tags: french empire slavery history
Attempted 0/14 Correct 0 Score 0

When did the French Empire officially abolish slavery?

  1. 1794

  2. 1848

  3. 1881

  4. 1946


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Slavery was officially abolished in the French Empire in 1848 as a result of the French Revolution of 1848.

Which French colony was the largest slave-holding colony?

  1. Saint-Domingue

  2. Martinique

  3. Guadeloupe

  4. Réunion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saint-Domingue, which is now Haiti, was the largest slave-holding colony in the French Empire.

What was the main economic activity in the French slave colonies?

  1. Sugar production

  2. Coffee production

  3. Cotton production

  4. Tobacco production


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sugar production was the main economic activity in the French slave colonies, particularly in Saint-Domingue.

What was the name of the slave uprising that took place in Saint-Domingue in 1791?

  1. The Haitian Revolution

  2. The French Revolution

  3. The American Revolution

  4. The Russian Revolution


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Haitian Revolution, which began in 1791, was a slave uprising that led to the abolition of slavery in Saint-Domingue and the establishment of the independent nation of Haiti.

Who was the leader of the Haitian Revolution?

  1. Toussaint Louverture

  2. Jean-Jacques Dessalines

  3. Henri Christophe

  4. Alexandre Pétion


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Toussaint Louverture was the leader of the Haitian Revolution and the first governor-general of Haiti.

When did France finally recognize the independence of Haiti?

  1. 1804

  2. 1825

  3. 1848

  4. 1881


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

France finally recognized the independence of Haiti in 1825 after a long period of negotiations and conflict.

What was the name of the French law that abolished slavery in all French colonies in 1848?

  1. The Schoelcher Law

  2. The Lamartine Law

  3. The Arago Law

  4. The Crémieux Law


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Schoelcher Law, named after Victor Schoelcher, was the law that abolished slavery in all French colonies in 1848.

How many slaves were estimated to be living in the French Empire in the early 19th century?

  1. 500,000

  2. 1 million

  3. 2 million

  4. 3 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

It is estimated that there were around 2 million slaves living in the French Empire in the early 19th century.

What was the average life expectancy of a slave in the French colonies?

  1. 20 years

  2. 30 years

  3. 40 years

  4. 50 years


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The average life expectancy of a slave in the French colonies was around 20 years, which was significantly lower than the life expectancy of free people.

What were some of the punishments that slaves could face for disobedience or逃跑?

  1. Whipping

  2. Branding

  3. Mutilation

  4. Death


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Slaves in the French colonies could face a variety of punishments for disobedience or逃跑, including whipping, branding, mutilation, and even death.

What were some of the ways that slaves resisted their enslavement?

  1. 逃跑

  2. Sabotage

  3. Poisoning

  4. Revolt


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Slaves in the French colonies resisted their enslavement in a variety of ways, including逃跑, sabotage, poisoning, and revolt.

What were some of the factors that led to the abolition of slavery in the French Empire?

  1. The Haitian Revolution

  2. The French Revolution

  3. The Industrial Revolution

  4. The rise of abolitionist movements


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The abolition of slavery in the French Empire was influenced by a combination of factors, including the Haitian Revolution, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, and the rise of abolitionist movements.

What were some of the long-term consequences of slavery in the French Empire?

  1. Economic decline

  2. Social inequality

  3. Racial discrimination

  4. Political instability


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Slavery in the French Empire had a number of long-term consequences, including economic decline, social inequality, racial discrimination, and political instability.

How does the history of slavery in the French Empire compare to the history of slavery in other European empires?

  1. It was more extensive

  2. It was less extensive

  3. It was similar

  4. It was unique


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The history of slavery in the French Empire was similar to the history of slavery in other European empires, in terms of the scale of the slave trade, the conditions of slavery, and the resistance of enslaved people.

- Hide questions