The 1822 Denmark Vesey Slave Revolt Conspiracy

In this episode of Falconcast, Elizabeth discusses the remarkable story of the 1822 Vesey slave revolt. Denmark Vesey a freedman who orchestrated one of the most extensive slave revolts in American history. Though the plans of the insurrection were leaked by two slaves before the plot could even be carried out. Sources for this show: Denmark Vesey's biography, encyclopedia, nps.gov, and time.

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