Indigenous Resistance Flashcards
Who were the first Europeans to settle in Tobago?
Dutch speaking from Coulrand (modern day Latvia)
Settled in the early 1600s
Where did the Dutch establish their settlement in Tobago?
Plymouth
This is where they established plantations
Who worked on the plantations established by the Dutch in Tobago?
Enslaved Africans
They were forced to work on the plantations
How did the indigenous people respond to the Dutch settlement?
They responded violently
This included various forms of resistance
What actions did the indigenous people take against the Dutch settlers?
They launched attacks, stole resources, started wars, and refused to trade
These actions were part of their resistance
What was a significant factor in the failure of the Dutch settlement in Tobago?
Continuous Kalinago resistance
The resistance was a major challenge for the Dutch
