An actual slave insurrection in 1712 and a rumored one in 1741 resulted in dozens of executions and harsh new laws in the colony of

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The insurrections mentioned refer to events in New York. The 1712 New York Slave Revolt was an actual uprising, and the 1741 event, known as the New York Conspiracy of 1741 or the Slave Insurrection of 1741, was based on rumors and panic, leading to executions and stricter laws.

An Actual Slave Insurrection in 1712 and a Rumored One