How Did Denmark Vesey Affect African American History

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Denmark Vesey was just a man, but had a major impact on African American history. Denmark was a slave who was purchased from the island of St. Thomas in 1767 and was brought to America by slave trader Captain Joseph Vesey. Denmark was known for being in touch with his heritage, and wasn’t too keen on being told what to do. In 1799 he purchased his freedom for $600, after winning the lottery. In 1817, Denmark joined the Emmanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church after attending the Second Presbyterian Church for some time. Vesey liked the freedom provided in the A.M.E. Church, compared to the segregated Second Presbyterian Church. Emmanuel African Methodist Church is often referred to as “Mother” Emmanuel A.M.E. Church, because it was

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