AP African American Studies / Unit 2: Freedom, Enslavement, and Resistance
2.13 Resistance and Revolts in the United States
Notes
Revolts: Gabriel's planned revolt (1800), the German Coast Uprising (1811), Denmark Vesey (1822, planned), Nat Turner's Rebellion (1831). Everyday resistance: work slowdowns, breaking tools, running away.
Practice
The German Coast Uprising (1811) took place in:
Largest US slave revolt.
Everyday resistance included:
Daily defiance.
Nat Turner's Rebellion took place in:
1831.
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