These days there is a war in education and especially history…..the current mad man in the White House is actively trying to rewrite history in support of his lame ass “America First” agenda.
So since I do like my history I want to keep actual facts flowing for as long as I can….who knows if I can continue…..
This portion is about the most successful slave revolt in thew US….known as the Creole Mutiny…
The Creole Mutiny/Creole Rebellion (1841) was an insurrection aboard the brig Creole on 7 November 1841 during which 19 enslaved men (of the 135 men, women, and children held as slaves on board), led by Madison Washington, took the ship by force. The Creole had been sailing from Virginia to the slave markets in New Orleans, but, after its seizure by Washington and his men, it was redirected to the British territory of the Bahamas, where, since Britain had by this time abolished slavery, they were set free.
The Creole Mutiny/Creole Rebellion is considered the most successful slave revolt in US history, but it has been overshadowed by the more widely known Amistad Seizure of 1839 and the famous court case that followed. The Amistad Seizure was the direct inspiration for the Creole Mutiny, as it is well-established that Madison Washington knew the details of that event and was a great admirer of the Amistad rebel leader Sengbe Pieh (better known as Joseph Cinque). Since he already had the paradigm of the Amistad Seizure in mind prior to the Creole setting sail for New Orleans, it is thought that Washington planned his insurrection while still confined in the Virginia slave pens, chose the men he knew he could trust, and, when the right moment presented itself, was prepared to strike.
Although the US government petitioned for the return of the 130 slaves (five decided to remain on board and were later sold as slaves in New Orleans), they were considered free by the British government and established themselves in the Bahamas and Jamaica.
Years later, the United Kingdom financially compensated the United States for the slaves, but this did nothing to quell the outrage of the US government and pro-slavery factions in 1841 who saw the success of the Creole Mutiny – which had depended significantly on Britain upholding their anti-slavery laws – as a direct threat to the institution of slavery in the USA. Like the Amistad Seizure and John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry (1859), the Creole Mutiny further increased tensions between the slave states and free states in the years leading up to the American Civil War.
https://www.worldhistory.org/Creole_Mutiny/
Some things should never be forgotten no matter how much Donny hates them….and we all should know our history not some jacked up bullshit from a bunch of white supremacists.
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Not a slave result as such, but a revolt against the Confederacy by white soldiers, and some slaves were involved. It was in your state too.
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-free-state-jones-180958111/
Best wishes, Pete.
THanx for the link….that part of state history was not taught when I was in school….chuq
There is a film too. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1124037/
It is a good film but takes a lot of cinematic license……chuq
While large-scale slave revolts in the United States were often brutally suppressed and did not lead to the immediate abolition of slavery, there are a few notable instances that are considered successful, particularly in terms of achieving the freedom of those involved.
The most prominent example of a successful slave revolt in US history is the Creole case of 1841. In this rebellion, enslaved people being transported on the brig Creole from Virginia to New Orleans rose up, overpowered the crew, and forced them to sail the ship to the British-controlled Bahamas. Since the British had abolished slavery in 1833, the authorities in the Bahamas declared the enslaved people free. This uprising resulted in more than 100 people gaining their freedom, making it one of the most successful slave revolts in the United States.
Another example is the Amistad mutiny of 1839. While not on US soil, it involved enslaved people being illegally transported from Africa. They took control of the ship and demanded to be returned to Africa. The ship was eventually captured by the US Navy, and the case went to the Supreme Court. The court ruled that the enslaved people had been illegally captured and were free to return to their homes in Africa.
Other major slave revolts, such as the Stono Rebellion (1739), Gabriel’s Rebellion (1800), the German Coast Uprising (1811), and Nat Turner’s Rebellion (1831), were ultimately put down by militias and government forces. While they were not successful in achieving their immediate goals, they are significant because they:
Demonstrated the unwavering desire for freedom among enslaved people.
Instilled fear in the white slave-holding population.
Led to stricter and more oppressive laws to control the enslaved population.
Inspired the abolitionist movement and contributed to the national debate over slavery.
Thanx I guess….but most of this was covered in the post. chuq
While large-scale slave revolts in the United States were often brutally suppressed and did not lead to the immediate abolition of slavery, there are a few notable instances that are considered successful, particularly in terms of achieving the freedom of those involved.
The most prominent example of a successful slave revolt in US history is the Creole case of 1841. In this rebellion, enslaved people being transported on the brig Creole from Virginia to New Orleans rose up, overpowered the crew, and forced them to sail the ship to the British-controlled Bahamas. Since the British had abolished slavery in 1833, the authorities in the Bahamas declared the enslaved people free. This uprising resulted in more than 100 people gaining their freedom, making it one of the most successful slave revolts in the United States.
Another example is the Amistad mutiny of 1839. While not on US soil, it involved enslaved people being illegally transported from Africa. They took control of the ship and demanded to be returned to Africa. The ship was eventually captured by the US Navy, and the case went to the Supreme Court. The court ruled that the enslaved people had been illegally captured and were free to return to their homes in Africa.
Other major slave revolts, such as the Stono Rebellion (1739), Gabriel’s Rebellion (1800), the German Coast Uprising (1811), and Nat Turner’s Rebellion (1831), were ultimately put down by militias and government forces. While they were not successful in achieving their immediate goals, they are significant because they:
Demonstrated the unwavering desire for freedom among enslaved people.
Instilled fear in the white slave-holding population.
Led to stricter and more oppressive laws to control the enslaved population.
Inspired the abolitionist movement and contributed to the national debate over slavery.
Once again you were ‘someone’….chuq