Asked by Jatinderpal Singh on May 20, 2024
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Which of the following inspired Gabriel's Rebellion?
A) The emergence of an organized antislavery movement in the North
B) Antislavery statements by white ministers in the Richmond area
C) Antislavery statements by prominent Virginia politicians
D) Enslaved blacks' adaptation of the concepts of liberty and equality to their own purposes
Gabriel's Rebellion
An unsuccessful slave revolt led by Gabriel Prosser in Virginia in 1800, aiming to gain freedom for African-American slaves.
Antislavery Statements
Public declarations or expressions opposing slavery, advocating for its abolition and the emancipation of enslaved people.
Adaptation
Adaptation refers to the process by which organisms adjust to changes in their environment, or the modifications made by humans to ideas, objects, or practices in response to new conditions.
- Review the causes and outcomes of significant rebellions and resolutions in early American history, including Gabriel's Rebellion and the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions.
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CJ
Christiane JosephMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Enslaved blacks' adaptation of the concepts of liberty and equality to their own purposes inspired Gabriel's Rebellion. Gabriel and his followers were influenced by the rhetoric of the American Revolution and sought to apply its principles to their own struggle for freedom.
Learning Objectives
- Review the causes and outcomes of significant rebellions and resolutions in early American history, including Gabriel's Rebellion and the Kentucky and Virginia resolutions.