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A slave rebellion is an armed uprising by slaves. Slave rebellions have occurred in nearly all societies that practice slavery, and are amongst the most feared events for slaveowners. Famous historic slave rebellions have been led by Denmark Vesey and the Roman slave Spartacus.
North America
Numerous slave rebellions, revolts, and insurrections took place in North America during the 18th and 19th centuries. There is documentary evidence of more than 250 uprisings or attempted uprisings involving ten or more slaves. Three of the best known are the revolts by Gabriel in Virginia in 1800, Denmark Vesey in Charleston, South Carolina in 1822, and Nat Turner at Southampton County, Virginia, in 1831.
List of North American slave revolts
South America
The most successful slave uprising in the Americas was that in Haiti in the 1800s led by Toussaint L'Ouverture.
Europe
Probably the most famous slave rebellion in Europe was that led by Spartacus in Roman Italy.
