What was the Stono Rebellion?

The Stono Rebellion was the largest slave revolt in the British colonies of North America. It began on 9 September 1739 near the Stono River in South Carolina and was crushed the next day. It is also known as Cato's Rebellion or Cato's Conspiracy.

Who was the leader of the Stono Rebellion?

The leader of the Stono Rebellion was Cato (also known as Jemmy), a slave from the Kingdom of Kongo who is believed to have been a soldier in the army there before he was captured and enslaved.

What happened to Cato (Jemmy) after the Stono Rebellion?

What happened to Cato is unknown. He may have been killed by the militia that put down the Stono Rebellion or may have escaped to Spanish Florida and freedom.

What was the goal of the Stono Rebellion?

Although the specifics are unknown, the overall goal of the Stono Rebellion was to march down to Spanish Florida, where escaped slaves were welcomed and granted their freedom in exchange for conversion to Catholicism and service in the militia, and most likely join the Free Black Community at Fort Mose near St. Augustine.

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The Stono Rebellion (also known as Cato's Rebellion or Cato's Conspiracy, 9 September 1739) was the largest slave revolt in the British colonies of North America. Led by an educated slave, Cato (also known as Jemmy), enslaved Black people attempted to flee from South Carolina to freedom in Spanish Florida but were caught and defeated by local militia.

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