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The Inevitability of Slave Revolts
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3:43:00 - 3:49:06 (06:05)

In this podcast episode, the history of slave revolts in the Americas is explored, with particular focus on the inevitability of such revolts and the response from slave owners. Reynolds writes that once a coordinated black leadership emerges to unite people and coordinate activities, it will spell the end for slave owners, and the writer warns that the white codes which may replace the black codes in place may be even worse.

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In this transcript, David Walker, an abolitionist, urges European societies to stop appealing to the humanity of slave owners and start appealing to their self-interest to end the oppression of slaves.
3:43:00 - 3:44:40 (01:39)
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Abolitionism
Summary

In this transcript, David Walker, an abolitionist, urges European societies to stop appealing to the humanity of slave owners and start appealing to their self-interest to end the oppression of slaves. He warns of an impending slave revolt and mentions the existence of maroon societies as indications of the "impending storm."

Chapter
The Inevitability of Slave Revolts
Episode
Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
In this episode, the hosts discuss the story of George Reynolds, an enslaved man from Texas in the 1800s, and how his interpretation of philosophy as a weapon against oppression.
3:44:40 - 3:46:35 (01:54)
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Philosophy
Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss the story of George Reynolds, an enslaved man from Texas in the 1800s, and how his interpretation of philosophy as a weapon against oppression. Reynolds' beliefs were seen as a threat to slaveholders and the possibility of coordinated slave revolts, and his words demonstrate how philosophy can have real-world consequences.

Chapter
The Inevitability of Slave Revolts
Episode
Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History
Revolting against enslavement had dire consequences with most of those who revolted dying or facing legendary punishments if recaptured.
3:47:52 - 3:49:06 (01:13)
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Enslavement
Summary

Revolting against enslavement had dire consequences with most of those who revolted dying or facing legendary punishments if recaptured. Those who managed to escape and form bands of maroons faced a difficult life in hiding, but it was a better alternative than staying enslaved.

Chapter
The Inevitability of Slave Revolts
Episode
Show 68 - BLITZ Human Resources
Podcast
Dan Carlin's Hardcore History