Historical Events tagged with "berbice"

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Social Movements & Civil Rights

Berbice Slave Uprising in South America

February 23rd, 1763 262 years ago

The Berbice slave uprising was a significant revolt by enslaved Africans against plantation owners in the Berbice colony of what is now Guyana. The uprising began on the plantation of the colony, fueled by the enslaved people's desire for freedom from harsh conditions and brutal treatment. Led by enslaved leaders like Cuffy, the revolt involved thousands of enslaved Africans and was marked by initial successes that saw the rebels gain control of large parts of the colony. However, after months of conflict, the uprising was eventually suppressed by colonial forces.

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