Ghosts of History - Papers

This section of the website is devoted to recent published and unpublished papers on Southern history. As with the rest of this site, it is constantly expanding. Feel free to peruse through the papers of this sections. If you have any questions / concerns, please contact me.

Louisiana History:

The Causal Factors of the German Coast Insurrection of 1811

The German Coast Insurrection of 1811 was the largest slave revolt in U.S. history, but a concise study has never been documented on its existence. "The Causal Factors..." looks at the reasons behind the German Coast Insurrection, and why the slaves were able to take up arms against their masters. Further, it explores the consequences of the revolt and how it reverberated fear throughout the white community.

Written by Matt Mitchell

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