... would have absolutely devastated society in South Carolina for slave owners, and could have quite possibly been a major step towards the abolishment of slavery in the United states. Robertson succeeded in describing the harsh conditions of slaves in pre-civil war Charleston, South ... Vesey and his recruits had cruel intentions for the city of Charleston. In their "church meetings," they planned to assassinate the governor and other highly elected state officials. They also intended to set the city on fire, and then ... The plot of the revolt is a significant incident in American histor...

• Word Count: 1024
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

... would have absolutely devastated society in South Carolina for slave owners, and could have quite possibly been a major step towards the abolishment of slavery in the United states. Robertson succeeded in describing the harsh conditions of slaves in pre-civil war Charleston, South ... Vesey and his recruits had cruel intentions for the city of Charleston. In their "church meetings," they planned to assassinate the governor and other highly elected state officials. They also intended to set the city on fire, and then ... The plot of the revolt is a significant incident in American histor...

• Word Count: 974
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate