In 1800 Gabriel's rebellion what was the plan?

Gabriel's Rebellion, led by enslaved blacksmith Gabriel Prosser in 1800, aimed to organize a large-scale revolt in Virginia to demand freedom and equality. The plan involved gathering a significant number of enslaved people to march on Richmond, capture the governor, and seize control of the city. Ultimately, the rebellion was thwarted due to betrayal, leading to the arrest and execution of many participants, including Gabriel himself. The failed uprising highlighted the deep tensions surrounding slavery and the quest for freedom in the United States.