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56. Tacky's Revolt: Causes of the Rebellion

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The Cruel Legacy of Thomas Thistlewood

This chapter explores the historical significance of British naval stations in the Caribbean and Canada while highlighting the absence of such establishments in the United States. It then delves into the chilling accounts of Thomas Thistlewood, revealing the brutal realities of slavery and the mindset of slaveholders through his documented atrocities.

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