Slave Rebellions

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This paper explains similarities in the Nat Turner revolt and the Muslim uprising of 1815 in Bahia. Both revolts involved (1) a thoughtfully strategized method of procuring change within societies built on slave trade, (2) deadly and violent consequences for their leadership, (3) highly publicized and documented by the press and government, and (4) caused a panic, which influenced ideas and changes that made the future happen. The author points out that the Nat Turner revolt was smaller in regards to organization and mob than the Bahia uprising, but it had a more defined influence upon American Southern society. The paper relates that the Bahia uprising remained local, yet was still impressive. Because slavery did not have as far-reaching influences for Brazil as it did for the American South, it was easier for the culture to adjust.

Table of Contents
Introduction
The Nat Turner Revolt of 1831
Slavery in the Region
Who was Nat Turner?
The Revolt
The Aftermath
The Muslim Uprising of 1835 in Bahia
History of the Region
The Indians
Brazil's Natural Resources
Slavery in the Region
The Uprising
The Aftermath
Conclusion

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"This now was the most dangerous part of their trajectory with the sea to the left and high cliffs to the right, the men had to pass the Quartel of the Calvary and the Calvary was ready. The Males charged, scattered, chased and hunted down by mounted soldiers, and this effectively was the end of the Male Revolt. It was also the beginning of the repercussions. It is important to note that during the three hours of the revolt itself, not a single citizen who was not a part of the constabulary or armed forces was harmed. There was no looting, no wanton violence. With the exception of one house set fire to by the slaves escaping it, nothing was damaged. Still, to protect the innocent from mass hysteria, soldiers were ordered to destroy property and plunder the area."

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