Title: The great New York conspiracy of 1741
Subtitle: slavery, crime, and colonial law
Description: Almost 35 years before New York saw the first great battle waged by the new United States of America for its independence, rumours of a slave conspiracy spread in the city, leading to the conviction and execution of over 70 slaves. This text retells the dramatic story of these landmark trials.
Subjects: African American criminals, Law and legislation, Slavery, Slaves, Slave insurrections, Legal status, laws, History, Slavery, law and legislation, united states, Slave rebellions, united states
Places: New York, New York (N.Y.), New York (State)
Time periods: 18th century, Conspiracy of 1741