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Popé's Rebellion

Definition

Also known as the Pueblo Revolt, this was an uprising in 1680 by indigenous Pueblo people against Spanish colonizers in what is now New Mexico. The rebellion, led by a man named Popé, successfully expelled the Spanish for over a decade.

Analogy

Imagine if a group of students, tired of their school's strict rules and harsh punishments, banded together to stage a protest and managed to get the principal and teachers to leave for several years. That's kind of like what happened during Popé's Rebellion.

Related terms

Pueblo Indians: Native American peoples from the Southwestern U.S., particularly New Mexico. They are known for their unique architecture and complex societies.

Spanish Colonization: This refers to the period when Spain established colonies across the Americas, Caribbean, and parts of Asia-Pacific region. It involved significant cultural exchange but also exploitation and conflict with indigenous populations.

Indigenous Resistance: This term refers to various forms of pushback by native peoples against colonization or other forms of external control or influence on their lands, cultures, or societies.