This is important because it is believed to be a starting point for resistance against slavery, that ultimately ended slavery in the United States. It is historically known as one of the largest organized slave rebellions in United States history and it is also one of the deadliest slave rebellions to have taken place in America. The Stono rebellion was an important breakthrough for African American history and shaped history significantly. There were many factors that lead up to the Stono rebellion such as cruel treatment of slaves, Spain’s offer of freedom, and talk of passing the security act. Once the rebellion occurred it changed African American history significantly because it caused more slave resistance, it caused fear in white slave owners, and it encouraged the formation of the Negro
This is important because it is believed to be a starting point for resistance against slavery, that ultimately ended slavery in the United States. It is historically known as one of the largest organized slave rebellions in United States history and it is also one of the deadliest slave rebellions to have taken place in America. The Stono rebellion was an important breakthrough for African American history and shaped history significantly. There were many factors that lead up to the Stono rebellion such as cruel treatment of slaves, Spain’s offer of freedom, and talk of passing the security act. Once the rebellion occurred it changed African American history significantly because it caused more slave resistance, it caused fear in white slave owners, and it encouraged the formation of the Negro