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Which country had a more gradual emancipation movement, with no provision for an apprenticeship period?
Which country had a more gradual emancipation movement, with no provision for an apprenticeship period?
- Cuba
- Britain
- France (correct)
- Spain
What was the main reason for the increase in slavery in the Spanish colonies, particularly Cuba?
What was the main reason for the increase in slavery in the Spanish colonies, particularly Cuba?
- Growing abolition movement
- Pressure from Britain
- Trade restrictions
- Increased sugar production (correct)
Which country had a more widely supported abolition movement, involving outstanding individuals?
Which country had a more widely supported abolition movement, involving outstanding individuals?
- Spain
- Cuba
- Britain (correct)
- France
Which country's slaves were entitled to their freedom if they could prove they were imported after a certain year?
Which country's slaves were entitled to their freedom if they could prove they were imported after a certain year?
Which country's slave trade was declared open in 1791, leading to an increase in the importation of slaves?
Which country's slave trade was declared open in 1791, leading to an increase in the importation of slaves?
Which country became the first free country led by blacks in the Americas?
Which country became the first free country led by blacks in the Americas?
When was the slave trade abolished in France?
When was the slave trade abolished in France?
Who was the spokesperson for the abolition society La Société pour l’Abolition de l’Esclavage in France?
Who was the spokesperson for the abolition society La Société pour l’Abolition de l’Esclavage in France?
Which French colony granted freedom to the slaves after the arrival of Revolutionary Commander Léger Félicité Sonthonax in 1792?
Which French colony granted freedom to the slaves after the arrival of Revolutionary Commander Léger Félicité Sonthonax in 1792?
Who drafted the bill proposing the abolition of slavery throughout the French Empire in 1848?
Who drafted the bill proposing the abolition of slavery throughout the French Empire in 1848?
Which movement had a stronger fervor for abolition, the French or the British?
Which movement had a stronger fervor for abolition, the French or the British?
What was one reason why slavery was not abolished in the French Caribbean until 1848?
What was one reason why slavery was not abolished in the French Caribbean until 1848?
What was one reason why slavery was abolished in the French colonies?
What was one reason why slavery was abolished in the French colonies?
What was one factor that contributed to the French abolition campaign?
What was one factor that contributed to the French abolition campaign?
Who led the commission appointed by the French government to prepare the Act for immediate emancipation?
Who led the commission appointed by the French government to prepare the Act for immediate emancipation?
Why were Stipendiary Magistrates called the 'Architects of Freedom'?
Why were Stipendiary Magistrates called the 'Architects of Freedom'?
What was the main reason for the limited success of apprentices?
What was the main reason for the limited success of apprentices?
What did the regular contact with Stipendiary Magistrates help the apprentices with?
What did the regular contact with Stipendiary Magistrates help the apprentices with?
Why were Stipendiary Magistrates unable to accept hospitality from the resident whites?
Why were Stipendiary Magistrates unable to accept hospitality from the resident whites?
What effect did the French Revolution have on the abolition of slavery in the French Caribbean?
What effect did the French Revolution have on the abolition of slavery in the French Caribbean?
Which country wanted emancipation in the Spanish empire for humanitarian and economic reasons?
Which country wanted emancipation in the Spanish empire for humanitarian and economic reasons?
What event led to the emancipation of slaves throughout the United States and ended any thoughts of annexation by Cuban slave-owners?
What event led to the emancipation of slaves throughout the United States and ended any thoughts of annexation by Cuban slave-owners?
Which country faced increasing international pressure to abolish slavery in its colonies?
Which country faced increasing international pressure to abolish slavery in its colonies?
Which decree issued by Carols Manuel de Cespedes led to the start of the Ten Years' War?
Which decree issued by Carols Manuel de Cespedes led to the start of the Ten Years' War?
What was the system of trusteeship called that required newly freed slaves to remain with their owners until 1888?
What was the system of trusteeship called that required newly freed slaves to remain with their owners until 1888?
Which event led to the premature end of the stipulated time in 1886?
Which event led to the premature end of the stipulated time in 1886?
What was one of the factors that contributed to the decline of the slave system?
What was one of the factors that contributed to the decline of the slave system?
What did the richer planters do in response to the decline of the slave system?
What did the richer planters do in response to the decline of the slave system?
What action formally brought slavery to an end?
What action formally brought slavery to an end?
What was the impact of the abolitionists and the Cuban deputies attacking the patronage system?
What was the impact of the abolitionists and the Cuban deputies attacking the patronage system?
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