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57. Tacky's Revolt: An Atlantic Slave War

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Empathy and Uprising: The Legacy of Taghi's Revolt

This chapter examines Britain's complex response to the violent suppression of a slave revolt, revealing a dual empathy towards both enslaved individuals and colonists. It highlights the artistic and legislative ramifications of the uprising, ultimately framing Taghi's revolt as a crucial catalyst for the abolitionist movement and a shift in societal consciousness regarding slavery.

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