Denmark Vesey's conspiracy
A) reflected a combination of American and African influences.
B) took place in 1831 and was a success.
C) reflected the belief of the conspirators that the Bible endorsed slavery.
D) was discovered, but Vesey escaped north to freedom.
E) resulted in over twenty deaths of white men, women, and children.

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Denmark Vesey's conspiracy was a blend of American and African influences, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the enslaved Africans and African Americans who were involved in planning the rebellion. The conspiracy drew upon African traditions of resistance as well as the American context of slavery and the quest for freedom.

Denmark Vesey's Conspiracy