Historical Events tagged with "popé"
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Pueblo Indians Seize Control of Santa Fe
In 1680, Pueblo Indians launched a coordinated uprising against Spanish colonial rule, successfully capturing Santa Fe, the capital of Nuevo México. The revolt was driven by years of religious oppression, forced labor, and cultural imposition by Spanish settlers. The indigenous groups, led by figures such as Popé of the Ohkay Owingeh Pueblo, aimed to restore their autonomy and traditional practices. The uprising culminated in an attack on August 21, where the Pueblo insurgents overpowered Spanish garrisons and expelled the colonists from the region, marking a significant turning point in colonial relations in the Southwest.
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