Compare and contrast slave conspiracies and uprisings from 1800 to 1831. Discuss the differences and similarities between the 1811 New Orleans Rebellion, the 1822 Denmark Vesey conspiracy, the 1831 Nat Turner Revolt, and the 1800 Gabriel Prosser conspiracy. After giving the detailed specifics of each event, discuss why slave rebellions were considered rare, why blacks planned such revolutionary efforts, provide 2 examples why efforts were successful, provide 2 examples of why efforts were unsuccessful and provide 3 specific examples of what impact they had on the white and black populations. Start with a definitive opening/thesis statement. Close with a summary or closing germane to the uprisings and/or conspiracies. Cite sources using Kate L. Turabian Footnote format. Use three (3) additional sources in the form of books, journals or articles located in the Bibliography at the end of the Chapter. For this assignment. Do not use Wikipedia or internet sources.
ANALYZING PATHS TO FREEDOM
April 7th, 2017