Gabriel's Rebellion was a planned slave uprising that took place in Virginia in 1800. Led by Gabriel Prosser, an enslaved blacksmith, the rebellion aimed to overthrow the oppressive system of slavery and establish freedom for enslaved people. Gabriel and his followers intended to march on Richmond, the state capital, but the plan was betrayed, leading to the arrest of many conspirators. The rebellion resulted in a swift crackdown by authorities, with several participants executed or sold to distant plantations. In the aftermath, Virginia and other southern states tightened laws regarding enslaved people, making it more difficult for them to organize or communicate, which had lasting effects on the institution of slavery.