New York Slave Revolt of 1712
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The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 was an uprising in New York City, in the Province of New York, of 23 Black slaves. They killed nine whites and injured another six before they were stopped. More than 70 black people were arrested and jailed. Of these, 27 were put on trial, and 21 convicted and executed.
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Part of Slave Revolts in North America | |||
Date | April 6, 1712 | ||
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Caused by | Slavery, the erosion of the rights of free blacks | ||
Goals | Emancipation, Liberation | ||
Methods | Arson, ambush | ||
Resulted in | Suppression | ||
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