Question

In 1739, a slave revolt that began at the Stono River near Charles Town, South Carolina, led to the deaths of at least 20 white people and the burning of seven plantations. The Stono Rebellion eventually involved about 100 slaves who had planned to march to Spanish Florida, where they believed they would be free. The South Carolina militia put down the revolt, and nearly all of the participants either died in the fighting or were captured and executed.

How did slave owners respond to slave revolts such as the Stono Rebellion?
A.
They passed laws that restricted where slaves could travel and whom they could meet.
B.
They passed laws that restricted who could buy slaves and how many they could buy.
C.
They asked Parliament to send troops to protect the importation of slaves.
D.
They asked Parliament to send troops to protect them from slave uprisings.

Answer 1

A. They passed laws that restricted where slaves could travel and whom they could meet.