1811 Slave Revolt and Its Legacy

The video explores the 1811 German Coast Uprising, the largest slave revolt in U.S. history, which remains largely unknown. It highlights the historical context, personal stories, and the modern reenactment led by artist Dread Scott. The video emphasizes the revolt's suppression, its legacy, and the importance of remembering and learning from this history.

What was the name of the largest slave revolt in U.S. history that took place in 1811?

• The Amistad Revolt

• The Stono Rebellion

• The German Coast Uprising

• The Nat Turner Rebellion

Who is the artist responsible for the reenactment of the 1811 slave revolt?

• Dread Scott

• Ibrahima Seck

• Charles Deslondes

• Imaeyen

What inspired the 1811 slave revolt in Louisiana?

• The Civil War

• Haiti's Revolution

• The French Revolution

• The American Revolution

What was the ultimate goal of the 1811 slave revolt led by Charles Deslondes?

• To abolish Jim Crow laws

• To gain independence from France

• To start a new colony in the Caribbean

• To establish a free republic for Black people in New Orleans

What was the response of the authorities to the 1811 slave revolt?

• They negotiated peace with the rebels

• They granted freedom to the enslaved people

• They ignored the revolt

• They brutally suppressed the revolt and executed many participants

What was one of the reasons the 1811 slave revolt is lesser known today?

• It was a minor event with few participants

• It was never documented

• It was overshadowed by the Civil War

• The French colonial society downplayed its significance

How did Jim Crow laws affect the legacy of the 1811 slave revolt?

• They had no impact on the revolt's legacy

• They added another layer of trauma that obscured past events

• They led to the immediate abolition of slavery

• They helped preserve the memory of the revolt

What does the reenactment of the 1811 slave revolt aim to highlight?

• The brutality of the revolt

• The success of the revolt

• The agency and self-determination of Black people

• The role of the French colonial society

What was the outcome for many of the participants in the 1811 slave revolt?

• They successfully established a new republic

• They were captured and returned to slavery

• They were granted freedom

• They were sent to Haiti

What does the reenactment of the 1811 slave revolt symbolize in today's context?

• The success of the Civil Rights Movement

• The ongoing fight for freedom and justice

• The abolition of slavery

• The end of racial discrimination