USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Although Virginia authorities never determined the extent of the revolt, they estimated that several thousand planned to participate including many who were to be armed with swords and pikes made from farm tools by slave blacksmiths. Gabriel planned to initiate the insurrection on the night of August 30, 1800.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the spring and summer of 1800, Gabriel began to plan a revolt that intended to end slavery in Virginia. Plans were made with enslaved people over 10 counties and the cities of Richmond, Norfolk, and Petersburg, Virginia.

Detailed explanation-3: -Twenty-six slaves were hanged, and another apparently committed suicide in his cell. Several convicted slaves were sold and transported out of Virginia. Two slaves, who had informed their masters about the intended rebellion, received their freedom. Historian Douglas R.

Detailed explanation-4: -Gabriel, also called Gabriel Prosser, (born c. 1775, near Richmond, Va. [U.S.]-died September 1800, Richmond), American bondsman who planned the first major slave rebellion in U.S. history (Aug. 30, 1800).