Click here to learn more about the great new york conspiracy of 1741: slave rebellion The Great New York Conspiracy of 1741: Slave Rebellion
Why are historians still debating an event that happened in 1741? What do rumors, trials, conspiracies, and fears reveal about a shifting public consciousness amongst 18th century New Yorkers? Why is The Conspiracy of 1741 particularly resonant in 2019? Enslaved African-Americans in New York City first rebelled for their freedom in 1712, setting fires to…