
France was one of the first European nations to outlaw slavery, all the way back in 1315. Yes, before even the Hundred Years War began! This was later rescinded for the colonies, but never for the mother country. Even in the colonies, it's well known that of the European nations in North America, France was by far the best at treating the slaves there. When France became a republic in 1792, they were quick to abolish slavery as well, though Napoleon brought it back a decade later. Then, when they became a republic again, slavery was one of the first things to go.
But who am I kidding, all white people are evil am I right? Fuck whitey.