Historical Events tagged with "forros"
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Batepá Massacre and Colonial Violence
Violence erupted in São Tomé when colonial officials and Portuguese landowners targeted the native creoles known as forros. The conflict stemmed from long-standing tensions over land ownership and economic exploitation, which culminated in a brutal crackdown on the local population. The event saw numerous lives lost as the colonial forces unleashed a wave of violence against the forros, significantly impacting the social fabric of the region. It highlighted the deep-seated issues of colonial governance and resistance among the natives, leading to a reevaluation of colonial policies in the aftermath.
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