The Stono Rebellion: A Turning Point in Colonial America

What was the main goal of the enslaved individuals during the Stono Rebellion?

• To march to Florida for freedom

• To overthrow the British government

• To establish a new colony

• To negotiate better working conditions

Which event marked the largest rebellion by enslaved people in colonial America?

• The Stono Rebellion

• The Boston Tea Party

• The Salem Witch Trials

• The American Revolution

What was one of the contributing factors to the tensions in South Carolina during the Stono Rebellion?

• A smallpox epidemic

• A drought

• A gold rush

• A peace treaty with Spain

What was the response of the South Carolina colonial assembly after the Stono Rebellion?

• Enactment of the 1740 Negro Act

• Abolition of slavery

• Granting freedom to all enslaved people

• Establishing a new constitution

What did the signs carried by the rebels during the Stono Rebellion symbolize?

• Their quest for freedom

• Their allegiance to Spain

• Their demand for better wages

• Their support for the British