The Negro Conspiracy of 1741

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)

The Literary Encyclopedia. Volume 3.2.5: African American Writing and Culture of the United States.
Vol. editors: Sofia Ahlberg (Uppsala University), Philathia Bolton (University of Akron), Patrick Chura (University of Akron), J. Michael Duvall (College of Charleston), Emory Elliott (University of California, Riverside), A Yemisi Jimoh (University of Massachusetts Amherst), Stephen E. Meats (Pittsburg State University), Tony Papanikolas (San Jose State University)

Domains

Race
Slavery / Anti-slavery/ Enslavement/ Enslaved

Dates

Date of occurrence 1741

Places

United States (Location)

Cultural Identities

African American

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This was an alleged plot to burn down New York City, which led authorities to burn 13 blacks alive, hang eight, and transport 71 out of the colony.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "The Negro Conspiracy of 1741". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://www.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=10796, accessed 05 May 2024.]

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