Author Question: What is the connection between the origins of Gabriel's aborted slave conspiracy in 1800 and the ... (Read 48 times)

urbanoutfitters · **on:** Aug 9, 2018

What is the connection between the origins of Gabriel's aborted slave conspiracy in 1800 and the nation of France in the 1790s?

A) France enjoyed a long decade of peace during the 1790s, allowing Gabriel to recruit followers and plan his revolt.
B) France continued to practice slavery into the early 1800s, angering Gabriel and leading to the revolt.
C) The French Revolution, which broke out in the 1790s and inspired the Haitian slave revolt, influenced Gabriel to plan his revolt.
D) The French government allied with the U.S. during the decade to suppress local slave rebellions in Virginia, angering Gabriel and leading to his conspiracy of 1800.

Question 2

What was a result of Vesey's conspiracy?

A) Blacks demonstrated they could stand united against whites.
B) South Carolina decided to decrease some restrictions on slaves in cities, because they did not participate in the rebellion.
C) The state legislature passed laws forbidding slaves to read, banning their assembly, and jailing black sailors while their ships were docked.
D) Vesey was deported to Haiti, with several of his conspirators.