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What is the name of the governor who was praised for his actions?
What is the name of the governor who was praised for his actions?
John Eyre
The labour riots were a peaceful demonstration.
The labour riots were a peaceful demonstration.
False
When did the labour riots begin?
When did the labour riots begin?
January, 1938
Where was the Frome sugar estate located?
Where was the Frome sugar estate located?
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What did the strikers demand?
What did the strikers demand?
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Who was the most notable leader of the strikers?
Who was the most notable leader of the strikers?
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Who was the leader of the movement that advocated for black nationalism?
Who was the leader of the movement that advocated for black nationalism?
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The labour riots were a response to a lack of jobs and poverty.
The labour riots were a response to a lack of jobs and poverty.
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How did the authorities respond to the unrest?
How did the authorities respond to the unrest?
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Study Notes
Labour Rebellions of the 1930s in Jamaica
- The 1930s witnessed labour unrest in Jamaica, sparked by unemployment and poor working conditions
- Demonstrations of unemployed workers and ex-servicemen in Kingston in 1937 were broken up by police using batons
- January 1938 saw violent protests at the Frome sugar estate, with police opening fire, killing 4 and wounding 9
- Mobs attacked shops and cars, police used more force, resulting in 8 deaths, 171 injuries, and over 700 arrests
- The unrest spread to the Kingston waterfront, leading to a general strike
- This period saw the rise of prominent African-Jamaican leaders like Alexander Bustamante and St. William Grant, advocating for social, economic and political change.
- Both Grant and Bustamante actively campaigned for workers' rights and were arrested in 1938 for their strong stance.
- The struggle for justice and legal reforms continued throughout the decade
- The protests were seen as controversial with some praising the governor's response and others criticizing it.
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Explore the significant labour unrest in Jamaica during the 1930s, marked by protests and violent confrontations between workers and police. This quiz delves into key events, including the Frome sugar estate protests and the emergence of leaders like Alexander Bustamante, who fought for worker rights and social justice. Test your knowledge on this turbulent period of Jamaican history.
