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57. Tacky's Revolt: An Atlantic Slave War

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The Revolt of St. Mary

Taki's revolt in St. Mary's parish lasted less than two weeks. The defeated forces were punished with executions, beheadings, and extreme torture. Some rebels took their own lives rather than face capture. The brutality of counter insurgency and suppression was evident, including dead Africans stinking in the woods.

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