ResistanceSeptember 9, 1739

The Stono Rebellion

The largest slave uprising in the British mainland colonies; dozens march toward Spanish Florida and freedom before being suppressed.

Key figures

How a Black-majority colony and African rice knowledge led to the Stono Rebellion.

The Stono Rebellion, Crash Course Black American History #6

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The largest slave revolt in the British mainland colonies, led by an Angolan named Jemmy.

Connections to other moments, systems, and investigations, the links rarely drawn together.

inspired (incoming)·Event
Fort Mose, the first free Black town
Spain's promise of freedom at Fort Mose drew the Stono rebels south toward Florida.
caused·Event
South Carolina's Negro Act of 1740
South Carolina answered Stono with the harsh 1740 Negro Act restricting every part of enslaved life.

Spain's promise of freedom at Fort Mose drew the Stono rebels south toward Florida.

South Carolina answered Stono with the harsh 1740 Negro Act restricting every part of enslaved life.