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What was a significant consequence of the government's laissez-faire attitude in Mauritius by the end of the 19th century?
What was a significant consequence of the government's laissez-faire attitude in Mauritius by the end of the 19th century?
- Improved medical facilities
- Increased investment in education
- Growth of the population's health deterioration (correct)
- Rapid economic development
What was a contributing factor to the high mortality rate on the island?
What was a contributing factor to the high mortality rate on the island?
- High levels of immigration
- Malnutrition and diseases (correct)
- Lack of agricultural development
- Excessive rainfall leading to floods
What demographic change occurred in Mauritius after 1852?
What demographic change occurred in Mauritius after 1852?
- Population decrease due to emigration
- Separation of ex-slaves and Gens de Couleur in records
- Merging of ex-slaves and Gens de Couleur in census categories (correct)
- Exclusivity of education for Gens de Couleur
By the end of the 19th century, what was true about education for the majority of the population in Mauritius?
By the end of the 19th century, what was true about education for the majority of the population in Mauritius?
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What was a common condition experienced by many Mauritians at the end of the 19th century?
What was a common condition experienced by many Mauritians at the end of the 19th century?
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Socioeconomic Conditions in 19th Century Mauritius
- Majority of the population lacked access to education; schools were not sufficiently available.
- Many individuals worked tirelessly yet received inadequate wages for their labor.
- Island faced numerous diseases and epidemics, significantly impacting public health.
- Scarcity of medical facilities and hospitals contributed to a dire healthcare situation.
- High mortality rates due to malnutrition and prevalent diseases were common occurrences.
- Government adopted a laissez-faire approach, showing reluctance to invest in social welfare and population health.
Demographic Changes Post-1852
- Census data merged Gens de Couleur (free people of color) and ex-slaves into a single population category, obscuring social distinctions.
- The changes reflected a shift in the social fabric of Mauritius, as the two groups became increasingly interlinked.
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