Question

Which of the following was a goal of Gabriel Prosser’s Rebellion?

(A) Protesting excise taxes placed on whiskey

(B) Voicing disapproval of high tariff s

(C) Opposing government actions deemed unconstitutional

(D) Creating a massive slave uprising in Virginia

(E) Protesting direct taxes imposed by state governments

Answer 1

One goal of Gabriel Prosser’s Rebellion was "(D) Creating a massive slave uprising in Virginia," since he led a group of roughly 20 black men in a failed but somewhat inspiring uprising against the white establishment.