New York Conspiracy, 1741 (Edexcel GCSE History): Flashcards
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What was NY Conspiracy 1741?
What was NY Conspiracy 1741?
Mass hysteria; alleged plot to burn down NYC
% of NYC population enslaved in 1741
% of NYC population enslaved in 1741
20%
1739 rebellion that frightened colonists
1739 rebellion that frightened colonists
Stono Rebellion
War that increased fear of Catholics (1739)
War that increased fear of Catholics (1739)
War of Jenkins' Ear against Spain
Primary witness in NY Conspiracy trials
Primary witness in NY Conspiracy trials
Mary Burton, indentured Irish servant
Date Fort George destroyed by fire
Date Fort George destroyed by fire
18 March 1741
Date grand jury established
Date grand jury established
21 April 1741
Date of first executions
Date of first executions
11 May 1741
Three enslaved men central to allegations
Three enslaved men central to allegations
Caesar, Prince, and Cuffee
Minister suspected of being Catholic priest
Minister suspected of being Catholic priest
John Ury
Tavern keeper accused of hosting meetings
Tavern keeper accused of hosting meetings
Mr Hughson
Enslaved people burned at stake
Enslaved people burned at stake
13
Total number hanged
Total number hanged
17 (including 4 whites)
Enslaved people transported
Enslaved people transported
Around 80
Modern historians' view of conspiracy
Modern historians' view of conspiracy
No actual conspiracy existed; mass hysteria