Resisted

Definition

In the context of African tribes resisting European slave traders, "resisted" means actively opposing or refusing to comply with the attempts by Europeans to capture, enslave, or exploit Africans. This resistance took various forms such as armed conflict, escape attempts, and establishing alliances.

Related terms

Maroon Communities: Maroon communities were settlements established by escaped slaves in remote areas. They functioned as autonomous societies outside the control of European slaveholders.

Underground Railroad: The Underground Railroad was a network of secret routes and safe houses used by enslaved individuals in North America to escape to free states or Canada during the 19th century.

Slave Resistance: Slave resistance encompasses various acts of defiance and rebellion undertaken by enslaved people throughout history. Examples include sabotaging work efforts, staging uprisings, and running away.