The Baptist War began December 27, 1831, in St. James, Jamaica. While lasting under two weeks, the revolt rallied a large number slaves up to 60,000. It contributed to both the abolition of slavery in Jamaica and fears of uprisings in the U.S. and elsewhere. ORIGINS At this time, leaders among slaves were and the Black populace at […]
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