In 1800 and 1802, unsuccessful slave rebellions occurred (see Gabriel's rebellion) in Virginia, which were brutally suppressed, and Americans in Southern states feared free blacks would encourage slaves to run away or revolt.
Unsuccessful slave rebellions occurred (see Gabriel's rebellion) in Virginia and Americans in Southern states feared. This was in 1800 and 1802. Free blacks would encourage slaves to run away or revolt. Virginia were brutally suppressed.