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Which factor contributed to the development of free villages in the British Caribbean after emancipation?
Which factor contributed to the development of free villages in the British Caribbean after emancipation?
- Desire for independence
- Limited availability of unused land (correct)
- Resistance from small landowners
- Oppressive system on plantations
Who established the first free village in Jamaica after emancipation?
Who established the first free village in Jamaica after emancipation?
- Anglican Church
- James Phillipo (correct)
- William Knibb
- Marquess of Sligo
What was the primary reason for ex-slaves to move away from the plantations and establish themselves in free villages?
What was the primary reason for ex-slaves to move away from the plantations and establish themselves in free villages?
- Desire for social and economic independence (correct)
- Resistance against the oppressive system
- Cooperation as a group
- Opportunity for small landownership
Which crop became a main export crop in Trinidad, British Guiana, and Jamaica besides sugar?
Which crop became a main export crop in Trinidad, British Guiana, and Jamaica besides sugar?
What organization was set up by small farmers in Jamaica for the transportation and sale of their crops in the USA and Britain?
What organization was set up by small farmers in Jamaica for the transportation and sale of their crops in the USA and Britain?
What crop became the new chief crop in St. Vincent?
What crop became the new chief crop in St. Vincent?
What did the peasants mainly grow and sell at the local market for cash?
What did the peasants mainly grow and sell at the local market for cash?
Which of the following was a major obstacle for ex-slaves in obtaining land to become independent small farmers?
Which of the following was a major obstacle for ex-slaves in obtaining land to become independent small farmers?
Which of the following was a common method used by ex-slaves to acquire land for farming?
Which of the following was a common method used by ex-slaves to acquire land for farming?
What types of crops were commonly grown by the emerging peasant population?
What types of crops were commonly grown by the emerging peasant population?
What were the typical sizes of individual peasant holdings?
What were the typical sizes of individual peasant holdings?
Which of the following best describes métayage?
Which of the following best describes métayage?
What was one advantage of métayage for planters?
What was one advantage of métayage for planters?
Why was métayage not a successful arrangement?
Why was métayage not a successful arrangement?
Which of the following was a reason why ex-slaves wanted to own a piece of land?
Which of the following was a reason why ex-slaves wanted to own a piece of land?
What was the impact of free villages on the labor supply on sugar plantations?
What was the impact of free villages on the labor supply on sugar plantations?
What contributed to the establishment of free villages in Barbados?
What contributed to the establishment of free villages in Barbados?
What was the impact of free villages on the production of sugar in the British Caribbean?
What was the impact of free villages on the production of sugar in the British Caribbean?
Which of the following is NOT a factor attributed to the development of free villages in the British Caribbean after emancipation?
Which of the following is NOT a factor attributed to the development of free villages in the British Caribbean after emancipation?
Who established the second free village in Jamaica after emancipation?
Who established the second free village in Jamaica after emancipation?
Which of the following territories had much unused land available for the development of free villages?
Which of the following territories had much unused land available for the development of free villages?
Which crop was initially grown as a locally eaten food in Jamaica before becoming a major export crop?
Which crop was initially grown as a locally eaten food in Jamaica before becoming a major export crop?
Which crop became an important export crop in British Guiana due to the arrival of Indian laborers?
Which crop became an important export crop in British Guiana due to the arrival of Indian laborers?
Which of the following crops was commonly grown in St. Lucia and Dominica?
Which of the following crops was commonly grown in St. Lucia and Dominica?
What did the peasants mainly grow and sell at the local market for cash?
What did the peasants mainly grow and sell at the local market for cash?
Which of the following best describes métayage?
Which of the following best describes métayage?
What was one advantage of métayage for planters?
What was one advantage of métayage for planters?
Why was métayage not a successful arrangement?
Why was métayage not a successful arrangement?
Which of the following was a common method used by ex-slaves to acquire land for farming?
Which of the following was a common method used by ex-slaves to acquire land for farming?
What crops were commonly grown by the emerging peasant population?
What crops were commonly grown by the emerging peasant population?
What was the typical size of individual peasant holdings?
What was the typical size of individual peasant holdings?
What was one major obstacle for ex-slaves in obtaining land to become independent small farmers?
What was one major obstacle for ex-slaves in obtaining land to become independent small farmers?
Which of the following best describes the impact of free villages on the labor supply on sugar plantations?
Which of the following best describes the impact of free villages on the labor supply on sugar plantations?
What was one of the effects of free villages on the supply of labor on sugar estates?
What was one of the effects of free villages on the supply of labor on sugar estates?
What contributed to the establishment of free villages in the British Caribbean after emancipation?
What contributed to the establishment of free villages in the British Caribbean after emancipation?
What was the primary reason for ex-slaves to move away from the plantations and establish themselves in free villages?
What was the primary reason for ex-slaves to move away from the plantations and establish themselves in free villages?
