 All these crops were worked by black slaves, who lived short and often brutal lives with no rights, being the property of a small planter-class.A large slave rebellion, known as Tacky's War, broke out in 1760 but was defeated by the British.During this period the British also attempted to consolidate their control over the island by defeating the Maroons, who continued to live in the interior under leaders such as Cudjoe and Queen Nanny.