The Jamaican Maroon Wars were a series of conflicts between the British colonial forces and the Maroon communities in Jamaica during the 17th and 18th centuries. The Maroons were descendants of enslaved Africans who escaped plantations and established independent settlements in the mountainous regions of Jamaica. The wars primarily aimed to suppress these communities and reclaim control over the island. The first major conflict, known as the First Maroon War, occurred from 1728 to 1739, resulting in a peace treaty that recognized the Maroons' autonomy. The Second Maroon War took place from 1795 to 1796, but it ended in defeat for the Maroons. These wars significantly impacted Jamaica's history and the struggle for freedom among enslaved people.