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1680

The year 1680 was significant in several historical contexts. In North America, it marked the Pueblo Revolt, where Pueblo Native Americans successfully fought against Spanish colonization in present-day New Mexico. This uprising led to a temporary end to Spanish rule in the region. In Europe, it was a time of political and social change, with the emergence of new ideas in science and philosophy, part of the broader Enlightenment movement. Overall, 1680 reflects a period of resistance, cultural shifts, and the early seeds of modern thought and governance shaping future societies.