“Rapa Nui” or the Ladle of the World is more commonly known as Easter Island. Originally settled by king Matuatani 1500 years ago, the island grew and divided into several tribes who believed very strongly in pleasing the gods of their religion. Religious suffrage was thought to come from building large statues, “Muis.” Having not had contact with anyone but themselves, the tribes believed they were the only ones on earth and the rest of the …showed first 75 words of 772 total…

…showed last 75 words of 772 total…power must be abused. In the case of Rapa Nui it was demanding too much work in a short period of time and killing an old man who said he had made a mistake. This was seen as unjust and a violation of the rights that should be equal among tribes. By collecting their human resources, the oppressed group was able to overturn the ruling hegemony and become the new controlling power on the island.