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oct 21, 1798 - The French Depression

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France is suffering economically due to its wars against Spain and England so colonial imports are reopened and merchant bourgeoisie lobby to reinstate the slave trade. Napoleon Bonaparte faces pressure to conquer Louverture.

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30 Jan 2018

Date:

oct 21, 1798
Now
~ 225 years ago