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The 1831 Baptist War: Jamaica's Christmas Rebellion
In this episode, Lucas and Luna delve into the 1831 Baptist War, also known as the Christmas Rebellion, which was the largest slave uprising in Jamaican history. They explore the leadership of Samuel Sharpe, a literate enslaved Baptist deacon who organized a peaceful strike that turned into a full-scale revolt. The discussion covers the strategic use of the Christmas holiday, the brutal suppression by colonial forces, the role of the Maroons and the West India Regiment, and the rebellion's profound impact on the British abolitionist movement, ultimately accelerating the passage of the…
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