Key Events of Indigenous Rebellions in Peru and the US

Rebellion of Túpac Amaru II in Peru

  • Timeline: 1780-1782
  • Background: Indigenous uprising against Spanish colonial rule in Peru.
  • Leader: Túpac Amaru II
  • Causes of Rebellion:
    • Forced labor in the silver mines, leading to exploitation.
    • Heavy taxation burdening Indigenous populations.
    • Systemic discrimination against Indigenous peoples.
    • Influenced by Enlightenment ideas promoting freedom and equality.

Execution Events

  • Beginning of the Rebellion:
    • The execution of Antonio Arriaga acts as a catalyst for uprising.
  • End of the Rebellion:
    • The deaths of Túpac Amaru II and his family signify the rebellion's conclusion.

Ghost Dance of 1890

  • Origin:
    • In 1889, Paiute spiritual leader Wovoka experienced a vision that prompted the Ghost Dance movement.
  • Purpose of the Dance:
    • Goal was the resurrection of the deceased Native individuals.
    • Intended to halt westward expansion and restore lands to Native peoples.
  • Spread of the Movement:
    • The Ghost Dance quickly proliferated across various Native American tribes.
  • Government Perspective:
    • The US government perceived the movement as a militant rebellion, despite its peaceful intentions.

MCQ Practice Example

  1. "They told the people they could dance a ___ into being. There would be…"
  • This reflects the belief in the Ghost Dance's power to bring about change and restoration of their former way of life.