The French National Convention officially abolished slavery in all its colonies in 1794 primarily to:
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Correct answer: Ensure the loyalty of black troops against invading British and Spanish forces
Facing invasions by Britain and Spain, the French commissioners in Saint-Domingue abolished slavery to win over the black insurgents. The National Convention in Paris later ratified this to keep the colony French.
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