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Samuel Sharpe was an educated Baptist deacon and slave owner in Jamaica who led the 1831 Christmas Rebellion, also known as the Baptist War. Inspired by the abolitionist movement in London, Sharpe organized the slaves to go on a general strike after Christmas instead of returning to work, believing they would soon be freed and paid for their labor. However, the rebellion turned violent as it spread across plantations in Jamaica. Over 500 slaves were killed in clashes with troops and militia, including Sharp

Author

Ackena Caine

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