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Who were the indigenous people of Jamaica?
The Taino, who had lived there before Europeans discovered and conquered the Caribbean.
Which European country first colonised Jamaica?
Spain. Britain took over after a war in 1655.
What was a plantation?
A farm in which enslaved people worked, growing sugar and tobacco.
Who were the Maroons?
A mix of the Taino and escaped formerly enslaved African people.
Who led the Maroons?
Nanny Maroon, a rare woman leader in the 18th Century who led them against the British.
Why did the Maroons rebel?
The British wanted to control more of Jamaica, and the Maroons didn't want to obey them.