The Stono or Cato Rebellion occurred in the colony of South Carolina in 1739. It was the largest uprising in the British colonies, and caused the deaths of 21 whites and 44 blacks. They wanted to get to Florida because the Spanish had promised free land and freedom for slaves. In the end, the revolt was put down, and all the slaves were either executed or sent to the West Indies.
1739
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they took over ships
A revolt by African slaves in the Caribbean against French colonists.
im pretty sure it was John Brown, he was a violent abolitionist that gave slaves guns and told them to attack white people.
1739
1. Indians escaped into Spanish territory after making attacks on Southern settlements. 2. Runaway slaves fled to Florida. 3. Pirates and smugglers used it as a base of operations.
The Spanish offered freedom to slaves in Florida as a tactic to weaken the United States during the War of 1812. By promising freedom to enslaved individuals who escaped to Florida, the Spanish hoped to incite unrest and protect their territory from American invasion.
In 1693 while under Spanish control St Augustine, Florida was a safe haven for slaves. Long before the northern Underground Railroad there was a southern Underground Railroad. Former slaves I. St Augustine were free people who could own businesses, buy houses, go to school, and be free of discrimination. It is much later when the Spanish lost control of Florida that slavery was instituted.
escaped slaves from the southern states sought refuge in Florida
Indians and runaway slaves often took refuge in the swamps and forests of Florida after attacking southern settlements. These areas provided cover and protection from pursuit by authorities.
D: The Spanish offered the slaves the opportunity to own land.
i believe it's Florida... "The British were angry that Spanish officials tolerated and invited runaway slaves into Florida." (Wikipedia/History of Flordia/Spanish Rule)
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offered freedom and protection to runaway slaves from the England colonies.
Fort Mose in Florida was settled by escaped slaves from Georgia and South Carolina. It was established in 1739 by Spanish Colonial Governor Manuel de Montiano.
James Monroe sent Jackson to attack the Seminole Indians and escaped slaves who were raiding Spanish Florida.