✊🏿ap african american studies review

Denmark Vesey

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

An enslaved leader whose rebellion was inspired by religion and represents a major form of resistance to slavery in the United States.

AP course connection

Topic 2.13: 2.13 Resistance and Revolts in the United States

Unit 2
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