The end Process_end of French rule Control and the abolition of slavery in the former colony was followed Motion by a successful defense Defending of the freedoms they won , and , with the collaboration Collaboration of free persons of color , their independence from white Europeans .

Motion Picture Association of America Chairman Chris Dodd stated Statement that the coordinated shutdown was `` an abuse of power given Giving the freedoms these companies enjoy in the marketplace today . ''

He issued the Edict of Nantes , which granted Giving Huguenots substantial rights and freedoms though this did not end Catholic hostility towards them or towards him , personally .