Tula's Rebellion was an event that occurred in Dutch-held Bandabou, Curacao in late 1795 and originated from the Knip Plantation. On August 17 of that year, Tula and company arrived on Knip Plantation's square to give their master Caspar Lodewijk van Uytrecht their demands. They declared they wouldn't be slaves. Their demands included an end to collective punishment, the option to trade for […]

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