Historical Events tagged with "baixa de cassanje"
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Baixa de Cassanje Workers Revolt Against Colonial Rule
Agricultural workers in Baixa de Cassanje, Portuguese Angola, staged a protest that escalated into a revolt, marking the beginning of the Angolan War of Independence. The unrest was fueled by grievances against exploitative labor practices and colonial oppression. As tensions mounted, the atmosphere turned violent, with workers taking arms against the Portuguese authorities. This uprising signaled the start of a prolonged struggle for independence in Angola, as various nationalist movements began to galvanize popular support in the face of colonial domination.
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