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Maroon colonies were communities formed by escaped enslaved people in the Americas, particularly in the Caribbean and parts of South America. These groups often established their own societies in remote areas, such as mountains or forests, where they could live independently and resist recapture. Maroons developed distinct cultures, blending African traditions with local influences, and frequently engaged in guerrilla warfare against colonial powers to protect their autonomy. Notable examples include the Maroon communities in Jamaica and the Quilombos in Brazil.

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