Stono Rebellion: Key Facts and Impacts

The video discusses the Stono Rebellion, one of the earliest slave revolts in colonial America, which occurred in 1739 in South Carolina. It highlights the fear among white plantation owners due to the imbalance in the slave population and the harsh treatment of slaves. The rebellion involved a group of slaves who used drums to communicate and gather more participants. The uprising resulted in the deaths of both settlers and slaves. In the aftermath, stricter laws were imposed to prevent future revolts, significantly reducing the rights and freedoms of slaves.

What was the Stono Rebellion primarily about?

• A religious movement

• A protest against taxes

• A slave uprising

• A fight for independence

What was the primary reason for the Stono Rebellion according to the transcript?

• Religious differences

• Economic hardship

• Mistreatment of slaves

• Desire for independence

What was the ratio of African Americans to white individuals in South Carolina during the time of the Stono Rebellion?

• One to one

• Two to one

• Three to one

• Four to one

What was one of the main reasons for the fear among white plantation owners in South Carolina?

• Large slave population

• Political instability

• Economic downturn

• Natural disasters

What method did the slaves use to communicate during the Stono Rebellion?

• Smoke signals

• Written notes

• Drums

• Flags

On what date did the Stono Rebellion occur?

• January 1, 1800

• December 25, 1700

• July 4, 1776

• September 9, 1739

How many white individuals were reported to have died during the Stono Rebellion?

• 40

• 30

• 20

• 10

What was the fate of the slaves who participated in the Stono Rebellion?

• They were pardoned

• They were sent to another colony

• They were either killed or executed

• They were freed

What was the long-term impact of the Stono Rebellion on slave rights in South Carolina?

• Further restrictions

• Complete abolition of slavery

• Increased freedoms

• No change

What did the South Carolina government do to prevent future uprisings after the Stono Rebellion?

• Granted more rights to slaves

• Encouraged more slave imports

• Built more plantations

• Implemented stricter laws