S.T.O.R.I.E.S.

Historical Timeline

Sequential Timeline of Racist Incidents, Events, and Sites

1739
1739
cultural violence

Stono Rebellion

The Stono Rebellion was a significant uprising by enslaved Africans in South Carolina, led by a man named Jemmy [2]. The rebelling group killed several white colonists before being defeated by colonial forces [2]. This event is one of the largest and …

South Carolina, SC
Racial violence Slavery & emancipation
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The Stono Rebellion was a significant uprising by enslaved Africans in South Carolina, led by a man named Jemmy [2]. The rebelling group killed several white colonists before being defeated by colonial forces [2]. This event is one of the largest and most well-documented slave revolts in colonial America.
1733
1733
institutional cultural policy

Georgia Colony Established with Slavery Restrictions

The Georgia colony was established in 1733 with initial restrictions on slavery, aiming to create a society of small farmers [2]. However, these restrictions were soon lifted as the colony sought to expand plantation agriculture [2]. The establishment of Georgia reflects the …

Georgia, GA
Land & treaties Slavery & emancipation
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The Georgia colony was established in 1733 with initial restrictions on slavery, aiming to create a society of small farmers [2]. However, these restrictions were soon lifted as the colony sought to expand plantation agriculture [2]. The establishment of Georgia reflects the evolving colonial approach to slavery and land use.