Empire: World History 57. Tacky's Revolt: An Atlantic Slave War
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Jun 15, 2023 
Vincent Brown, a Harvard professor and co-founder of Timestamp Media, dives into the gripping history of Tacky's Revolt, a pivotal uprising in Jamaica. He discusses Tacky’s crucial role as a leader and the social dynamics among enslaved people on sugar plantations. The conversation also explores Britain's reaction to the revolt and its impact on the abolitionist movement. Brown emphasizes the importance of remembering figures like Tacky and advocates for integrating the history of slavery into educational curricula to foster a deeper understanding of colonial legacies.
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Late Christianization Efforts
- Christianization efforts by missionaries, primarily Protestants, occurred in the late 18th century in Jamaica.
- This coincided with similar missionary activities in India during the same period.
Tacky's Revolt Begins
- Tacky's revolt started on the night of April 7, 1760, with an attack on Fort Haldane.
- The rebels, initially numbering around 100, seized weapons after overwhelming the fort.
Communication Challenges
- Communication between plantations was challenging.
- Enslaved individuals spread messages through daily interactions, using events or moon phases as signals.
