Denmark Vesey Rebellion Overview

The video explores the 1822 Denmark Vesey rebellion in Charleston, South Carolina. Vesey, a free man, planned a revolt against slavery, using the AME Church as a platform. Despite its failure, the rebellion highlighted the desire for freedom and influenced the abolitionist movement. The aftermath saw severe repression, but the event became a symbol of resistance and unity among abolitionists.

What year did the Denmark Vesey Rebellion take place?

• 1826

• 1824

• 1822

• 1820

What was Denmark Vesey's status before the rebellion?

• Free man

• Enslaved

• Landowner

• Indentured servant

Which church did Denmark Vesey use as a platform for organizing the rebellion?

• Baptist Church

• Lutheran Church

• African Methodist Episcopal Church

• Catholic Church

Who was a key figure alongside Denmark Vesey in planning the rebellion?

• Frederick Douglass

• Nat Turner

• Gala Jack

• Harriet Tubman

What language was Gala Jack known for speaking?

• Spanish

• Swahili

• French

• Gullah

How many conspirators were executed following the rebellion?

• 50

• 35

• 20

• 67

What was the impact of the rebellion on the AME Church?

• It was suppressed

• It gained more followers

• It became a government institution

• It was destroyed

How did the rebellion influence the Abolitionist Movement?

• It weakened the movement

• It served as a rallying point

• It had no impact

• It caused division

What did the rebellion symbolize for the abolitionists?

• A symbol of resistance

• A minor event

• A government conspiracy

• A failed attempt

What was the ultimate outcome of the Denmark Vesey Rebellion?

• Immediate abolition of slavery

• Increased repression

• Peaceful resolution

• No change