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70. The Haitian Revolution, Dutch royals, and what happened to the Caribs?

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Colonial Shadows: The Carib and Arawak Experience

This chapter delves into the brutal colonial history of the Caribbean, focusing on the fate of the Carib and Arawak peoples amidst the sugar trade's demands. It examines the wars, diseases, and systematic extermination faced by these indigenous communities and reflects on the lasting impacts of colonialism and the cycles of exploitation.

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