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On September 9, 1739, the Stono Rebellion began as the largest enslaved uprising in British mainland North America. Led by an Angolan named Jemmy near the Stono River, South Carolina, roughly 20-100 enslaved people marched toward Spanish Florida, shouting "Liberty!" and fighting for freedom. They were ultimately defeated by white militias, leading to harsher slave laws, including the 1740 Negro Act. Key Aspects of the 1739 Stono Rebellion. The March: The group, many of whom were Catholic and formerly soldiers from the Kingdom of Kongo, seized weapons from a store and moved south toward St. Augustine, where the Spanish had promised freedom. "Liberty!": The rebels marched with drums and banners, calling for their liberty. Rebellion Trigger: The insurrection was influenced by a desire for Spanish freedom, war between Spain and England, and the impending Security Act. Outcome: The South Carolina militia intercepted the group near the Edisto River, defeating them and killing many. Aftermath: The rebellion resulted in the deaths of over 20 whites and over 40-50 enslaved people. The insurrection spurred the passing of the draconian Negro Act of 1740, which limited slave assembly, education, and movement. This revolt, as explored in detail on PBS.org, highlights the immediate and violent resistance to slavery in the American colonies, with further insights on the event available from the Charleston County Public Library.
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OUTLINE:
00:00:00 The Stono Rebellion
00:00:56 The Negro Act of 1740
00:01:45 Untitled Chapter
00:03:53 The Security Act of 1739
00:05:29 Jemmy Bomb First
00:07:27 The Well-armed And Mounted Militia
00:09:14 Charleston Showdown
00:10:12 The Negro Act of 1740 to Tighten Controls
00:11:39 The Hutchinson's Warehouse
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On September 9, 1739, the Stono Rebellion began as the largest enslaved uprising in British mainland North America. Led by an Angolan named Jemmy near the Stono River, South Carolina, roughly 20-100 enslaved people marched toward Spanish Florida, shouting "Liberty!" and fighting for freedom. They were ultimately defeated by white militias, leading to harsher slave laws, including the 1740 Negro Act. Key Aspects of the 1739 Stono Rebellion. The March: The group, many of whom were Catholic and formerly soldiers from the Kingdom of Kongo, seized weapons from a store and moved south toward St. Augustine, where the Spanish had promised freedom. "Liberty!": The rebels marched with drums and banners, calling for their liberty. Rebellion Trigger: The insurrection was influenced by a desire for Spanish freedom, war between Spain and England, and the impending Security Act. Outcome: The South Carolina militia intercepted the group near the Edisto River, defeating them and killing many. Aftermath: The rebellion resulted in the deaths of over 20 whites and over 40-50 enslaved people. The insurrection spurred the passing of the draconian Negro Act of 1740, which limited slave assembly, education, and movement. This revolt, as explored in detail on PBS.org, highlights the immediate and violent resistance to slavery in the American colonies, with further insights on the event available from the Charleston County Public Library.
#StonoRebellion1739 #MarchingForLiberty #StonoRebellion #CryLiberty #1739SlaveRevolt #AmericanHistory #ColonialAmerica #SouthCarolinaHistory #BlackHistory #UntoldStories #RebelHistory #NegroAct1740 #CatosRebellion
OUTLINE:
00:00:00 The Stono Rebellion
00:00:56 The Negro Act of 1740
00:01:45 Untitled Chapter
00:03:53 The Security Act of 1739
00:05:29 Jemmy Bomb First
00:07:27 The Well-armed And Mounted Militia
00:09:14 Charleston Showdown
00:10:12 The Negro Act of 1740 to Tighten Controls
00:11:39 The Hutchinson's Warehouse
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