“One of the most revolutionary social reforms of the Jacobin regime was the abolition of slavery in the French Colonies.” Justify the statement.

“One of the most revolutionary social reforms of the Jacobin regime

1.	“One of the most revolutionary social reforms of the Jacobin regime was the abolition of slavery in the French Colonies.” Justify the statement.
Answer» Solution :The Jacobin club was formed by Maximilien Robespierre: • Slave TRADE was already existing in France from 17th CENTURY. • French merchants also sailed to the African coast to buy slaves from their local chieftains. • Its members were from less prosperous sections of society. A large number of members of the Jacobin club decided to wear long striped trousers to LOOK apart and also wore red caps to symbolize liberty. • When JACOBINS came to power, Monarchy was abolished and National Assembly was formed. • They passed a law in 1794 to free all the slaves in the French colonies.