The Louisiana Rebellion of 1811 Crash Course Black American History

The video explores the 1811 Louisiana Rebellion, the largest slave revolt in U.S. history, led by Charles Deslondes. Influenced by the Haitian Revolution, the rebellion aimed to capture New Orleans. Despite its failure, it highlighted the Haitian Revolution's impact on U.S. history, including the Louisiana Purchase. The brutal suppression of the revolt led to increased militia training and surveillance of Black people. The video emphasizes the rebellion's significance in challenging the institution of slavery.

What was the primary goal of the Louisiana Rebellion of 1811?

• To establish a new government

• To negotiate with plantation owners

• To take control of New Orleans

• To form an alliance with the French

How did the Haitian Revolution influence the Louisiana Purchase?

• It had no impact on the purchase

• It forced Napoleon to sell the land

• It led to the French retaining control

• It increased the price of the land

Who was Charles Deslondes?

• A Haitian refugee

• A French military leader

• A mixed-race slave driver

• A plantation owner

What role did Kook and Quamana play in the rebellion?

• They were influential leaders alongside Charles

• They were military leaders

• They were plantation owners

• They were spies for the French

What was the outcome of the initial attack on Manuel Andre's plantation?

• The plantation was set on fire

• The rebels were captured immediately

• Andre escaped to warn others

• Andre was killed

Approximately how many enslaved people participated in the rebellion according to eyewitness accounts?

• 124

• 500

• 1000

• 50

What was the fate of Charles Deslondes after the rebellion?

• He escaped to Haiti

• He was captured and executed

• He negotiated peace with the militia

• He became a plantation owner

What was the reaction of the enslavers in Louisiana following the rebellion?

• They sought peace with the rebels

• They freed many enslaved people

• They ignored the rebellion

• They increased militia training

How did the federal government respond to the rebellion?

• By negotiating with the rebels

• By increasing taxes on plantations

• By granting Louisiana statehood as a slave state

• By abolishing slavery

What is a significant reason the 1811 slave revolt is less remembered?

• It was a peaceful protest

• It was a small-scale event

• It was supported by the government

• There are limited historical records