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Who was Francisco Menéndez?
He was the leader of Fort Mose, a formerly enslaved Senegambian who fought against the English.
Who was Jemmy?
He was the enslaved man who led the Stono Rebellion, seeking freedom in Spanish Florida.
Who was Governor Montiano?
The Governor of Florida who wrote a letter in 1739 detailing tensions with British colonies and runaway slaves.
What was the impact of Spanish Florida's asylum policy?
It created a powerful incentive for enslaved people in British territories to escape and seek freedom.
What did the South Carolina slave code of 1740 do?
It restricted the movement and autonomy of enslaved people in response to the Stono Rebellion.
What were the causes and effects of the Stono Rebellion?
Cause: The promise of freedom in Spanish Florida. Effect: The passage of stricter slave codes in South Carolina.
What was the cause and effect of British military action in Florida?
Cause: The existence of Fort Mose as a haven for escaped slaves. Effect: The destruction of Fort Mose.