In the context of enslaved people, assembly refers to the act of gathering together for social or religious purposes. Enslaved individuals were often restricted from assembling freely due to fears of rebellion and resistance.
Related terms
Slave Codes: These were laws that governed the behavior and rights of enslaved people, including restrictions on their ability to assemble.
Rebellion: An organized attempt by a group of individuals, in this case, enslaved people, to resist their oppressive conditions.
Nat Turner's Rebellion: A famous slave rebellion led by Nat Turner in Virginia which resulted in stricter laws against education and assembly for enslaved people.