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Planning the revolt
- When
- spring–summer 1800
- Where
- Richmond, Virginia
- Part of
- Gabriel Prosser Rebellion
During spring and summer 1800, Gabriel planned a revolt to end slavery in Virginia.
Gabriel, an enslaved blacksmith influenced by the liberty themes of American Revolution supporters, began planning a revolt during the spring and summer of 1800. His aim was to end slavery in Virginia. Richmond's population of 5,700 included slightly more blacks than whites, a demographic context for the conspiracy.
Sources
- Gabriel's Rebellion Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-31
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