16. New York City 1741: A ‘Motley Crew’ Class Revolt

In 1741, dozens of free and enslaved men of modest or no means and a few women, all multiracial and multinational, had gathered many times at John Hughson’s New York City tavern. Among other things, they spent much of their time plotting an insurrection against the worst of the rich…. Read more“16. New York City 1741: A ‘Motley Crew’ Class Revolt”