Stono Rebellion: Major slave revolt in South Carolina, significant in British colonial history.

The Stono Rebellion was a watershed moment in American history when around 20 enslaved Africans rose up against their captors in South Carolina. The rebellion began when the rebels seized weapons and killed several white colonists before marching towards Spanish Florida, where they believed they could find freedom. This rebellion led to the passing of harsher slave codes to prevent future uprisings, restricting enslaved people's movement, assembly, and education. The Stono Rebellion highlighted the brutal conditions and desperation faced by enslaved individuals, contributing to the growing tensions that eventually led to the American Civil War. This event underscores the struggles and resistance of enslaved Africans against the inhumane institution of slavery. #StonoRebellion #SlaveUprising #AmericanHistory #ResistenceMovements