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Boosted by jsonstein@masto.deoan.org ("Jeff Sonstein"):
workingclasshistory ("Working Class History") wrote:
#OtD 7 Apr 1712 over 20 enslaved Africans in NYC rebelled and set fire to the home of an enslaver, then attacked colonists, killing 9 and injuring 6. British colonial authorities sent in militia, executed rebels and implemented harsher laws. Learn more: https://stories.workingclasshistory.com/article/10675/maiden-lane-revolt