On 15 May 1791, the French National Assembly admitted free men of color born to two free parents to future colonial and parish assemblies, subject to other qualifications. The decree left out most free people of color and left slavery untouched. Its narrow definition made clear that revolutionary language about universal rights remained bounded by colonial property and racial power.
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Who qualified under the 15 May 1791 decree?
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The measure was expressly limited by parentage and other qualifications.
The 15 May 1791 decree included all free people of color regardless of parentage.
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It restricted eligibility to people born to two free parents and other qualifications.