Thursday, January 13, 2011

The largest slave rebellion in U.S. history by J.B. Bird First published June 5, 2005

Summary: From 1835-38, the Black Seminoles inspired and led the largest U.S. slave revolt. Here are the facts to prove it. Topics covered include:

* Comparison with other rebellions
* Classification: maroon war or slave rebellion?
* Plantation slaves in rebellion: 1835-38
* The fate of the plantation slaves
* The fate of the Black Seminoles
* Contrary perspectives: It was not a rebellion
o Contrary perspective No. 1: It was a wartime alliance
o Contrary perspective No. 2: It was collusion with maroons
* Conclusion and final tally
* End notes and list of works cited

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