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Bacon's Rebellion
Nathaniel Bacon and his rebels accused Governor Berkeley of conspiring with Native Americans. Slaves, indentured servants, and slaves rebel against the Jamestown government. -
John Peter Zenger Case
John Peter Zenger publicized the "New York Weekly Journal." In this newspaper he accuses the governor, William Cosby of corruption. Zenger was charged with "seditious libel." In his defense he argued that citizens have the right to free speech. He was found not guilty. -
Stono Rebellion
Slaves in South Carolina set out for Florida (Spain) for freedom. On their way they killed at least 20 white men and burned plantations. All rebels were captured and made example by execution. -
Whiskey Rebellion
Washington and Hamilton taxed whiskey. Pennsylvanians rejected the tax and rebelled because they viewed it as unfair. Washington used military force to keep the local resistance in check. -
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Nathanial "Nat" Turner was the only black American slave to lead an effective slave rebellion. The rebellion succeeded in the spread of terror throughout the South. This led the legislation through a wave of oppression as education was prohibited. He became a preacher and leader of the slaves on Benjamin Turner's plantation located in the Southampton County. -
John Brown's Raid
John Brown planned an attack on Harper's Ferry, a federal weapon's arsenal in Virginia. He planned on using the weapons to lead a slave revolt. His plan failed and his men were either killed or imprisoned. He was captured and executed. His actions and execution would spark more debate and talk about the abolitionist movement. -
Black Lives Matter Movement
Still Today, people are fighting for racial equality. People protest against police brutality and for the hundreds of people who have been shot and killed because of the color of their skin.
