Denmark Vesey

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How much did he pay for his freedom?

$600

How long did they plan the revolt?

4 years

What type of business did Vesey open with the rest of the lottery money?

A carpentry business

In 1816, Vesey and other African Americans started what?

A methodist church

What actions did Vesey take to organize a revolt?

He got together 9,000 slaves and free african americans

Even though the revolt failed and Vesey died what was the most impotrant part of the story?

He sacrificed his own freedom, and ultimately his life, in an effort to free the many African Americans who remained enslaved.

What did Vesey do with Joseph (his master)?

He sailed the trade routes from Africa to the West Indies, witnessing the horrible conditions the slaves suffered while on board the ships and when they worked on the plantations.

What job did Vesey have?

He was a personal slave

How did Vesey pay for his freedom?

He won the lottery for $1,500

Who was Vesey's master?

Joseph Vesey

Vesey was sold to Haiti by Joseph why did he come back? (to Joseph Vesey)

Vesey suffered epilepsy and the master there didn't want him because of that

What did the trial do or how did he die?

he was hanged on July 2, 1822

What did Joseph say when he tried to buy his family's freedom?

no

Since the masters found out about the revolt, what did they do?

put Vesey and a few hundred other blacks on trial

How was the revolt ruined?

some of the slaves very loyal to their masters told the masters their plans

What event sparked Vesey to revolt?

the slaves in Haiti that revolted against their masters for their freedom


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