Denmark Vesey Planned an Unsuccessful Rebellion That Nevertheless Led State

question 41

True/False

Denmark Vesey planned an unsuccessful rebellion that nevertheless led state officials to place additional restrictions on the mobility of free blacks and black religious gatherings.

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