jan 2, 1680 - Pueblo Revolt

Description:

- Long est. horrible treatment of Pueblos (ex. Acoma war)
- 1660s, Pueblo pop. collapses (drought, conflict w/ neighboring tribes) and continued repression of native culture
- Popé urges NA to resist, practice traditional cultural/religious beleifs
- REBELLION STARTS as he runs campaign to destroy all Christ. monuments and kill all Christians
- about 17,000 NA participate in rampage,
20% of Spanish population killed --> Spanish
desert Santa Fe
- 12 years later, Spain returns, but ends
encomienda and allow for greater toleration

Added to timeline:

Date: