FRANCISCO DE LA MATOSA — ANGOLAN WARRIOR — CAME UP THE MOUNTAIN Yanga - 50 Spanish soldiers vs. one free African nation — and Spain could not win. Yanga forced the empire to the table, won self-rule in 1618, was erased for 200 years, and in 1932 Mexico put his name on the map. The town of Yanga is still there. Part 2 of 2. 🎓 Free educational videos and lesson plans: [https://hotepcreations.com/pages/short-lessons-history-culture-innovation](https://hotepcreations.com/pages/short-lessons-history-culture-innovation) 🛒 Shop Hotep Creations: [https://hotepcreations.com/](https://hotepcreations.com/) #GasparYanga #AfroMexican #AfricanHistory #BlackHistory #HotepCreations Pinned comment: Missed Part 1? It's on this page. Full lesson and downloadable resources are on the site. Share this with a teacher or parent. Alt text: Gaspar Yanga seated on his governor's throne holding the charter of the first free Black town in the Americas.