Who were the red Shanks in the West Indies?

Answer 1

The Red Shanks were a group of maroons in the West Indies, particularly known in Jamaica during the 18th century. They were a faction of escaped enslaved Africans who formed independent communities in the mountainous regions, resisting colonial rule and slavery. Their name is believed to derive from the red clothing they wore, which distinguished them from other groups. The Red Shanks played a significant role in the history of resistance against colonial powers in the Caribbean.