Last semester in my Latin American history class we briefly discussed a man by the name of José Gabriel Condorcanqui. He was the direct decendant of one of the last Incan Kings to be in power during the Spanish "conquest." I encased the word conquest with quotation marks becasue the "conquest," in simplest terms, was nothing more than the mere subjugation of the indigenous peoples of Latin America by the Spanish and the Portuguese pirates from Europe. To further propell the level of "civilized" mannerisms amoungst the Iberian niggards, they imported an innumerable amount of African slaves to work the sugar plantations where African artisans were exploited and used to build the newfound cities that the Europenas claimed to have "discoverd" under their respective royal crowns. So, in my opinion, the conquest was nothing more than the introduction of slavery and the beginning of European dominance that would alter the rich history of the indigenous peoples who inhabited the land before the white man came. Although many different distiinct variations of languages and cultures were present at the time, the indigionous peoples are colletively called Amerindians.
During the 18th century, José Gabriel Condorcanqui, was angry at the Spanish for forcing his people into labor, and charging them an "indian tax" to be paid as a tribute to the Spanish monarchy. José Gabriel Condorcanqui, who was a mestizo (white/Amerindian mixed), had a voice within the polital sytem and went to the royal courts to try to receive redress for the sufferage that his people experienced under tyrannical Spanish rule. Because his many attempts failed, and the leagl system failed to hear and acknowledge his grievences, José Gabriel Condorcanqui changed his name to Tupac Amaru II in merory of his Great grandfather. Tupac Amaru I, who was an Incan king and a revolutionary force to be reckoned with in opposition to the Spanish forces during the mid 16th century, died as a result of being falsely charged with the murder of a Spanish priest, Friar Diego Ortiz. While he awaited the chopping block to be beheaded, he peacefully raised his hand to the crowd and said "Ccollanan Pachacamac ricuy auccacunac yahuarniy hichascancuta." "Mother Earth, witness how my enemies shed my blood."
His great grandson, Tupac Amaru II would become the revolutionary catalyst to spark and lead the Amerindian people through the Great Andean Rebellion that lasted from 1780-83, although he got captured and was killed in 1781; Tupac Amaru II died in the same public square in Cuzco, Peru where his great grandfather was beheaded two centuries beofre him, exept he was drawn and quartered instead.
Tupac Amaru II is one of my newfound revolutionary leaders due to the way he rebelled against the authoritive figures in power. He tried the legal means first, and only after his requests were not taken seroiusly did he then decide to go step on the Establishments toes. And, eventhough he died early in his cause to fight oppression by the Spanish throne, his spirit was revitilized in the heartsof the Amerindian warriors who fought after him, for he died a martyred saint for a righteous cause.
Do y'all have any personal revolutionary leaders that inspire or intrigue you? If so, post e'm up onthis thread.:devious:
During the 18th century, José Gabriel Condorcanqui, was angry at the Spanish for forcing his people into labor, and charging them an "indian tax" to be paid as a tribute to the Spanish monarchy. José Gabriel Condorcanqui, who was a mestizo (white/Amerindian mixed), had a voice within the polital sytem and went to the royal courts to try to receive redress for the sufferage that his people experienced under tyrannical Spanish rule. Because his many attempts failed, and the leagl system failed to hear and acknowledge his grievences, José Gabriel Condorcanqui changed his name to Tupac Amaru II in merory of his Great grandfather. Tupac Amaru I, who was an Incan king and a revolutionary force to be reckoned with in opposition to the Spanish forces during the mid 16th century, died as a result of being falsely charged with the murder of a Spanish priest, Friar Diego Ortiz. While he awaited the chopping block to be beheaded, he peacefully raised his hand to the crowd and said "Ccollanan Pachacamac ricuy auccacunac yahuarniy hichascancuta." "Mother Earth, witness how my enemies shed my blood."
His great grandson, Tupac Amaru II would become the revolutionary catalyst to spark and lead the Amerindian people through the Great Andean Rebellion that lasted from 1780-83, although he got captured and was killed in 1781; Tupac Amaru II died in the same public square in Cuzco, Peru where his great grandfather was beheaded two centuries beofre him, exept he was drawn and quartered instead.
Tupac Amaru II is one of my newfound revolutionary leaders due to the way he rebelled against the authoritive figures in power. He tried the legal means first, and only after his requests were not taken seroiusly did he then decide to go step on the Establishments toes. And, eventhough he died early in his cause to fight oppression by the Spanish throne, his spirit was revitilized in the heartsof the Amerindian warriors who fought after him, for he died a martyred saint for a righteous cause.
Do y'all have any personal revolutionary leaders that inspire or intrigue you? If so, post e'm up onthis thread.:devious:
