In 1848, Victor Schoelcher persuaded the French government to end slavery for the French West Indies. 
 Thank you. Can you tell me about its history? 
 Thank you for your help. 
 I do not have more information about the Vichy, but I can tell you that from 1794-1815 Britain controlled the island and it was traded back to France at the end of the Napoleonic Wars. 
 Interesting. Can you tell me more about its governance?
In 1848, Victor Schoelcher persuaded the French government to end slavery for the French West Indies.