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The New York Slave Revolt of 1712
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The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 stands as a pivotal moment in the early American colonial struggle against enslavement, marking a fierce uprising that exposed the simmering tensions between enslaved Africans and their oppressors. On April 6, 1712, fueled by brutal living conditions and the relentless desire for freedom, a group of nearly two dozen enslaved individuals ignited a violent rebellion in Lower Manhattan, resulting in the deaths of several white colonists. The revolt was met with swift and merciless retribution from colonial authorities; an array of Draconian measures followed, including executions and harsh penalties for both rebels and innocent black inhabitants alike. This insurrection prompted New York’s government to enact even stricter slave codes, underscoring the deep-rooted fear among colonists of further insurrections. In doing so, it laid bare the stark realities of systemic racism and oppression that would continue to persist throughout America's history.
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