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Shumakov A. A. The conspiracy of Denmark Vesey: Causes and prerequisites. Izvestiya of Saratov University. History. International Relations, 2023, vol. 23, iss. 1, pp. 61-70. DOI: 10.18500/1819-4907-2023-23-1-61-70, EDN: ZTOURK

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Russian
Heading: 
Всеобщая история и международные отношения
Article type: 
Article
UDC: 
323.269.6(735.7)|1822|+929Визи
DOI: 
10.18500/1819-4907-2023-23-1-61-70
EDN: 
ZTOURK

The conspiracy of Denmark Vesey: Causes and prerequisites

Autors: 
Shumakov Andrey A., Tula Branch of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics
Abstract: 

This article considers one of the most significant events in African–American history – the Charleston slave Conspiracy of 1822. The author focuses on the causes and prerequisites of this phenomenon, which are divided into 5 groups (political, socio-cultural, socio-economic, demographic and personal motives). Subjecting each of them to a critical analysis, he comes to the conclusion that it is impossible to attribute the Denmark Vesey conspiracy to typical slave uprisings. The source base of the research is the materials of the trial, testimonies and newspaper publications of that time. 

Key words: 
Denmark Vesey
Gabriel Prosser
Haitian Revolution
slavery
abolitionism
methodism
African Methodist Episcopal Church (AME)
Charleston Slave Conspiracy of 1822
Denmark Vesey conspiracy
slave revolts
Black History
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Received: 
01.08.2022
Accepted: 
10.11.2022
Published: 
01.02.2023
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