Rebels in the Records: The Life and Legacy of Samuel Sharpe by Jemima

The video explores Jamaica's history under British rule, focusing on the harsh conditions of slavery and the early abolition movement. It highlights Samuel Sharpe's role as an abolitionist leader, his peaceful strike plan, and the subsequent Baptist War, the largest uprising of enslaved people in Jamaican history. The rebellion's brutal suppression and Sharpe's execution are detailed, emphasizing his legacy as a national hero who contributed to the eventual abolition of slavery in the British Empire.

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