A mutiny is an organized rebellion against established authority, often in the military or on ships. Grievances by mutineers usually cause it. The concept dates back to Greek and Roman times and can involve violence or be bloodless. Modern militaries have measures in place to prevent rebellions. Mutinies are successful when involving a large group […]
The Mutiny on the Bounty occurred in 1789 when Captain Bligh’s crew rebelled against him. The ship was sailing to Tahiti to harvest breadfruit for slaves in the Caribbean. The mutiny was led by Fletcher Christian, who staged a hostile takeover of the Bounty and put Bligh and 18 others in a boat. Bligh managed […]
