Pueblo Revolt

Definition

The Pueblo Revolt occurred in 1680 when various groups of Native American pueblos rose up against Spanish colonizers in the province of Santa Fe de Nuevo México, successfully expelling them for over a decade.

Related terms

Popé: A Tewa religious leader from Ohkay Owingeh (San Juan Pueblo), who led the Pueblo Revolt against Spanish colonial rule.

Santa Fe de Nuevo México: The area of New Mexico and Arizona that was under Spanish control during the time of the Pueblo Revolt.

Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring full or partial political control over another country, occupying it with settlers, and exploiting it economically.