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African and Native people fleeing enslavement and colonization establish at least 50 communities.

1627-1864

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These communities are spread throughout the South and are composed of Africans and Natives who liberated themselves from enslavement and colonialism. These liberated zones provide a safe haven for community. They also serve as launching points for attacks against plantations and the colonial military in order to free more enslaved Africans.