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Defeat of Tacky's War
- When
- 1760
- Where
- Jamaica
A large slave rebellion known as Tacky's War broke out in 1760 but was defeated by British and Maroon forces.
The rebellion against colonial authorities occurred in 1760. British forces, supported by Maroon allies, successfully defeated the uprising. This military outcome created the political context for subsequent legislative actions targeting African religious practices.
Sources
- Jamaica Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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