National Assembly

The National Assembly was the revolutionary legislative body formed in France in 1789 during the early stages of the French Revolution. In the context of these claims, it refers to this body’s actions concerning colonial policy, notably regarding slavery and the rights of free people of color in French colonies.

Claims that use this term

• The National Assembly sidestepped colonial slavery nearly from the start
• The National Assembly revoked the May 15 law granting rights to free-coloreds.