Recording-2025-01-24T20:42:20.335Z

Context of the Rebellion

• The evidence pertains to the first black antislavery rebellion in the Americas.

• This rebellion is significant in the history of slavery and resistance in the region.

Dating the Rebellion

• The correct date for the rebellion is proposed as December 26, 1521.

  • Previous assumptions placed the date on December 25, 1521.

Sources of Evidence

• Castro Fernandez de Olvido:

  • Specifies December 26 as the second day of Christmas.

  • Provides concrete reference pertinent to the historical context.

• Other sources:

  • Mention the festivities of the Nativity, also dated within December of the same year, but less precise than Olvido's account.

Conclusion

• The collective evidence from these sources leads to a consensus on the significance of the date December 26, 1521, as marking the rebellion.

• The analysis by County DC supports this conclusion, advocating for acceptance of this date as pivotal in the history of the Americas concerning the laws and rights of blacks and slaves in Hispaniola.