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The Pueblo Revolt Of 1680

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Resisting Conquest: Spaniards in the eyes of the Pueblo In the 1600s, the Spanish attempted to take over the Northern Rio Grande region, for a while they seemed to have successfully taken control of the Pueblo’s people and territory. However, the Pueblo people were able to effectively resist the Spanish and keep control of their culture and land. Through the Pueblo’s rebellious acts and social organization, the Pueblo was able to adapt, resist, and preserve their cultural heritage. Spanish conquest in the Americas unleashed a chain of challenges for the Pueblo, which forced an inevitable change in the majority of the Pueblo’s lives. Due to the Spaniards' pressure and imposition, the Pueblo people inevitably incorporated certain aspects of Spanish culture while struggling to preserve their own. This is …show more content…

The Pueblo Revolt of 1680 is a significant event in which the Pueblo rebelled against Spanish oppression. The revolt was led by leaders such as Popé and eventually forced the colonizers from the territory for a short period of time. In the Declaration of one of the Rebellious Christian Indians who was captured on the road (Place of El Alamillo, September 6, 1680), Don Pero Nanboa asked, “...for what reason the Indians of this kingdom have rebelled, forsaking their obedience to his Majesty and failing in their obligation as Christians, he said that for a long time, because the Spaniards punished sorcerers and idolaters, the nations of the Teguas, Taos, Pecures, Pecos, and present occasion.” (117). The revolt proved the Pueblo's ability to organize and resist the Spanish’ domination despite being oppressed for various years. The Pueblo's strength and perseverance in defending their territory are shown through this uprising in which the Pueblo resisted with guns as well as by staying alert and uniting as a

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