8. Resistance and Rebellion
Not all Native American tribes accepted enslavement or participation in the slave trade. Across the continent, many communities actively resisted through escape, armed rebellion, or by refusing to engage in the capture and sale of slaves. Some formed alliances with runaway African slaves, offering shelter and support. These acts of defiance challenged colonial authority and disrupted the slave economy. Resistance became a powerful expression of agency, showing that indigenous peoples were not merely passive victims but active participants in shaping their own destinies.
