Description: (Blacksmith)
Gabriel Prosser, a literate slave from Virginia, played a key role in leading a major slave rebellion in the U.S. His goal was to establish an all-Black state with himself as the leader. Prosser's leadership in this revolt was a significant moment in the fight against slavery in colonial America. However, he was captured, sentenced to death by hanging, and his legacy remained as a symbol of resistance and defiance against the oppressive system of slavery.