The Gloucester County Rebellion was one of the first recorded rebellions in the British American colonies. It occurred in 1663, when a group of African and European indentured servants planned to rebel against their masters.
Think of the Gloucester County Rebellion as a group project where everyone is unhappy with the team leader. They decide to band together and plan a way to voice their dissatisfaction, hoping for better treatment.
Indentured Servants: These were individuals who agreed to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to America. They were not slaves, but they had very few rights during their period of indenture.
Colonial America: This term refers to the time period from 1492-1763 when European powers established colonies in what is now known as the United States. The British American colonies were part of this larger colonial era.
Rebellion: A rebellion is an act of violent or open resistance against an established government or ruler. In this case, it was against colonial masters.
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