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Hatuey's armed resistance began on the island of Hispaniola [today's Haiti and the Dominican Republic] during the age of Columbus, and probably increased after 1502 when a fleet of 30 Spanish ships arrived. Hatuey's message has been recorded: (the intruders) 'worship gold,' 'fight and kill,' 'usurp our land and make us slaves' (for gold) ... they persecute us and that is why we have to throw them into the sea.' His last words before being burned at the stake by the Spaniards will ring in your ears. |
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Hatuey was indeed the first of freedom fighters
by Sister Begonia on Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012 at 6:08:41 PM
well if we can have our Samuel Adams brew..
by Meryl Ann Butler on Wednesday, Feb 8, 2012 at 8:24:46 PM
Thanx for the link to this wonderful article, MAB.
by GLloyd Rowsey on Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 at 3:44:49 PM
glad you liked it lloyd!
by Meryl Ann Butler on Thursday, Feb 9, 2012 at 11:18:33 PM
great story
by tim mcghie on Friday, Feb 10, 2012 at 9:07:54 AM
thanks, Tim
by Meryl Ann Butler on Friday, Feb 10, 2012 at 9:51:57 AM