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Freetown, Sierra Leone
Freetown, Sierra Leone, pictured in 1898 during the Hut Tax War, an insurrection by the native population which was put down by West Indian troops in what was known as the Mendi expedition
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1898 Freetown Insurrection Leone Mendi Sierra
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This evocative image captures Freetown, the vibrant capital city of Sierra Leone, during a pivotal moment in its complex history. The photograph, taken in 1898, depicts the aftermath of the Hut Tax War, an insurrection by the native population against the imposition of a new tax on their huts. The rebellion, which began in March 1898, was met with a brutal response from the British colonial authorities, who dispatched West Indian troops to quell the uprising in what became known as the Mendi Expedition. The scene in this photograph is one of tension and unease, with the smoke rising from the distant hills a reminder of the recent conflict. The West Indian soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and bearing their weapons, stand guard over the city, their stern expressions conveying a sense of determination and resolve. The native population, meanwhile, can be seen in the background, going about their daily lives, their faces a mix of defiance and resignation. The Hut Tax War was a turning point in the history of Sierra Leone, marking the end of a period of relative peace and stability in the colony. It also highlighted the deep-seated tensions between the colonial authorities and the native population, tensions that would continue to simmer and erupt in various forms throughout the 20th century. Today, this episode in Freetown's history serves as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous relationship between colonial powers and the peoples they sought to govern.
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