Mashpee Woodland Revolt facts for kids
The Mashpee Woodland Revolt or Mashpee Revolt was a non-violent, 1833–1834 uprising of the Mashpee people against white inhabitants in New England. A group of the Mashpee Wampanoags traveled to Boston to seek justice for settler encroachments. William Apess was one of their leaders.
Background
- Further information: Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe#Nineteenth-century restrictions and land loss
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