Resistance Strategies 2.18-2.22

Front

What is the primary characteristic of maroon communities as they emerged across the African diaspora?

Back

They were located in remote and hidden environments.

Front

What did Maroon communities primarily consist of?

Back

Self-emancipated people and those born free

Front

What was a significant aspect of the maroon communities?

Back

They created autonomous spaces with African-based cultural practices.

Front

Where did African Americans form maroon communities?

Back

Great Dismal Swamp

Front

What were the maroon communities in Brazil known as?

Back

Quilombos

Front

What was the name of the largest maroon society in Brazil?

Back

Quilombo dos Palmares

Front

Approximately how long did the Quilombo dos Palmares last?

Back

100 years

Front

What was the primary goal of maroon leaders and their militias in staging wars against colonial governments?

Back

To protect their collective freedom and autonomy

Front

Who led a maroon community in wars against the Spanish in Panama during the 16th century?

Back

Bayano

Front

Queen Nanny was a leader of maroons in which location during the 18th century? Brazil, Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba

Back

Jamaica