Code Noir Flashcard

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What is the Code Noir?

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A set of laws governing the conduct of slaves and free people of color in the French colonies.

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When was the Code Noir established?

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1685

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Which country implemented the Code Noir?

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France

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What were the origins of the Code Noir?

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The Code Noir was enacted by Louis XIV of France in 1685.

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What were the contents of the Code Noir?

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The Code Noir regulated the conduct of slaves and free people of color in the French colonies.

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What was the impact of the Code Noir?

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It regulated the treatment and rights of slaves in the French colonies.

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How was the Code Noir enforced?

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Through fines, corporal punishment, death penalty, slave patrols, and surveillance.

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When was the Code Noir abolished?

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May 4, 1848

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What factors contributed to the abolition of the Code Noir?

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French Revolution and Enlightenment ideals

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What was the significance of the Code Noir?

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The Code Noir was a set of laws governing the conduct and treatment of slaves in the French colonies.