jan 8, 1811 - 1811 German Coast Uprising
Description:
A 3-day slave revolt in Louisiana. A few hundred slaves marched on various sugar plantations and set fire to them. On January 10, the American militia was sent in, which proceeded to destroy the rebellion. It is the largest slave revolt in American history.Casualties:
95 rebel slaves
2 whites
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 8, 1811
Now
~ 214 years ago