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New York Slave Revolt of 1712

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The revolt occurred on Maiden Lane (where they set fire to a house) located here but the precise location needs to be verified.  

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New York Slave Revolt of 1712

The New York Slave Revolt of 1712 was an uprising in New York City of 23 enslaved Africans who killed nine whites and injured another six. More than three times that number of blacks, 70, were arrested and jailed. Of these, 27 were put on trial, and 21 convicted and executed.

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