On Sunday, September 9, 1739, the largest slave revolt that ever occurred in the 13 colonies happened. This revolt was called the Stono Rebellion and began under the leadership of a man named Jemmy, along with about 20 other slaves. Many of them were seasoned soldiers, meaning they had experience with firearms. Their reason for the rebellion was for their liberty. They gathered at the Stono River and raided a warehouse store, Hutchenson’s, executing the white owners and placing their victims’ heads on the store’s front steps for all to see. After this, they continued marching through the colony towards St. Augustine, Fla., where they would be free under Spanish law, killing Englishmen and burning buildings. Though they weren’t able to get
