1790-late
1790-late: Following the promulgation of the May 28 decree, rumors were industriously spread that the General Assembly at Saint-Marc intended to separate St.
1790-late: Following the promulgation of the May 28 decree, rumors were industriously spread that the General Assembly at Saint-Marc intended to separate St. Domingo from France entirely. This narrative fueled deep suspicions within the French government and served as a primary justification for the eventual military suppression of the assembly.
Source · p. 33
Edwards, Historical Survey, 33