Editing Rotuma (section)

=== Rotuman Revolution ===

While Tongan forces invaded and occupied the island at one point in the 17th century, managing to consolidate their hold over the island and its people, eventually the Rotumans rebelled. According to the Acting-Resident Commissioner of Rotuma W.E. Russell, Rotumans ultimately [[revolution|overthrew]] their Tongan occupiers in a bloody uprising that took place over a single night.<ref>{{cite journal |last1=Russell |first1=W.E. |title=Rotuma: Its History, Traditions and Customs |journal=The Journal of the Polynesian Society |date=1942 |volume=51 |issue=4 |page=234}}</ref>