Reference no: EM133630445
Assignment:
Revolt and Resistance have been the most consistent themes that has dominated the history of the African American experience and become a symbol for future movements for freedom, sometimes centuries afterward. By providing a broader understanding of these historical events, you will confront acts of resistance/revolt, achieving a deeper understanding of their connections to how we remember and learn from these events. Instead of doing just a straightforward historical summary of this act of resistance/revolt, you will engage with the memory and legacy of these events. Thus the topic for this assignment will be The 1712 New York Slave Revolt: A Crucible of Resistance and the Quest for Freedom.
Using this topic above you will address these key questions with the use of sources like;
Aptheker, H. (1943). American Negro Slave Revolts. Columbia University Press.
- This classic work by Herbert Aptheker provides an overview of slave revolts in America, offering insights into the broader context of resistance.
Berlin, I., Harris, R., Miller, J. (Eds.). (1992). Slavery in New York. The New Press.
- This edited volume explores the history of slavery in New York, providing specific insights into the conditions leading up to the 1712 revolt.
Primary Source: "The New York Gazette." April 10, 1712.
- The contemporary newspaper reports on the events of the revolt, offering a firsthand account of the reactions and sentiments during that time.
Rediker, M. (2007). The Slave Ship: A Human History. Viking.
- While not directly related to the 1712 revolt, Rediker's work provides a broader understanding of the transatlantic slave trade, which contextualizes the experiences of enslaved individuals.
Primary Source: Court Records of the Trials Following the 1712 Revolt. New York State Archives.
- Accessing primary sources such as court records is crucial for understanding the legal consequences and societal reactions to the revolt.
ENSURE TO USE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES AND QUOTES FROM THE READINGS
THE QUESTIONS INCLUDE:
- What was this act of resistance/revolt, who was involved, and what was the outcome? This answer should be relatively brief and should not take up the majority of your paper. I do not expect extensive details here, but an illustration of your understanding of this act of resistance/revolt.
- How does this act of resistance/revolt fit within the grander narrative of the Black struggle for freedom in US history? Consider how this act of resistance/revolt fits within the time period, wider social and political movements, or the emergence of African-American identity during the history of the US.
- How has the memory of this act of resistance/revolt been used in commemorations or historical debates since it occurred? Consider historical markers produced, historical works that have been written, or commemorative events surrounding your topic.