The True Story Behind the Guale Uprising
Clip: Special | 4m 38s
Guale natives revolt against Christian missionaries.
In the late 16th century, the Guale natives participated in a brutal uprising against their Catholic overseers. Legend says that Don Juanillo, heir to the chief, led the revolt because the friars would not allow him a second wife. However, there are reasons to suggest this may not be the full story.
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The True Story Behind the Guale Uprising
Clip: Special | 4m 38s
In the late 16th century, the Guale natives participated in a brutal uprising against their Catholic overseers. Legend says that Don Juanillo, heir to the chief, led the revolt because the friars would not allow him a second wife. However, there are reasons to suggest this may not be the full story.
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