Supervising the Apprenticeship System

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Which group of people were no longer allowed to suckle their babies after the Emancipation Act?

Mothers who worked in the fields (correct)

Nurses

Pregnant women

Old women

What was one of the ways that some apprentices responded to the Emancipation Act?

Refusing to work

Demanding higher wages (correct)

Complaining to the Stipendiary Magistrates

Moving away from the estates

Who were the Stipendiary Magistrates?

Missionaries

Plantation owners

Local assemblies

Retired army and naval officers (correct)

What was one of the roles of the Stipendiary Magistrates?

To administer justice Signup and view all the answers

Which group was responsible for setting up an Agency Committee in 1830 to advocate for immediate emancipation in the British colonies?

The Anti-Slavery Movement Signup and view all the answers

What tactics did the campaigners use to win public opinion over to immediate emancipation?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which event played a significant role in speeding up the emancipation process in the British colonies?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the planters to the Sam Sharpe Rebellion?

They created fear in the minds of many Signup and view all the answers

Which organization in Ann's Bay was actually an anti-missionary organization with a religious façade?

The Colonial Church Union Signup and view all the answers

Who declared the Colonial Church Union illegal in January 1833?

Lord Musgrave Signup and view all the answers

What Act led to the redistribution of electoral divisions and the loss of boroughs that were 'bought' by wealthy West Indian planters in Britain?

The Parliamentary Reform Act of 1832 Signup and view all the answers

Why did major slave trading towns like London, Bristol, and Liverpool support the abolitionists?

They wanted to expand their trading interests Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the reasons for the British government passing the Emancipation Act?

The planters' mistreatment of missionaries and the fear of violent slave uprisings convinced the government to act. Signup and view all the answers

What were some provisions of the Emancipation Act?

Apprentices were required to work without wages for their masters. Signup and view all the answers

What were the aims of the Apprenticeship system?

To ensure a peaceful transition from slavery to freedom. Signup and view all the answers

What happened in Antigua and Barbuda regarding the implementation of Apprenticeship?

The slaves received complete freedom on August 1st, 1834. Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influenced the decision in Antigua to not have a period of apprenticeship?

The influence of the Moravians Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the difficulties faced by the British Government in implementing the Emancipation Act?

The planters felt robbed of their property in slaves Signup and view all the answers

How did the British Government try to solve the problem of getting enough suitable candidates to serve as Stipendiary Magistrates?

Recruiting people directly from Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the problems faced by the apprentices due to the implementation of the Emancipation Act?

Having provision grounds far away from the estate Signup and view all the answers

Who published a report severely criticizing the system?

The West Indies Signup and view all the answers

When was apprenticeship ended?

August 1st, 1838 Signup and view all the answers

Who were called the 'Architects of Freedom'?

The Stipendiary Magistrates Signup and view all the answers

What did Sturge's book, The West Indies in 1837, arouse among members of the Anti-Slavery Society?

Concern Signup and view all the answers

What did the regular contact with the magistrates seem to do for the apprentices?

Inform them of their rights and duties Signup and view all the answers

What nullified the fears of those who predicted violence and destruction after emancipation?

The Stipendiary Magistrates' work Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a problem experienced by the Stipendiary Magistrates in supervising the Apprenticeship System?

The magistrates were not familiar with the pricing of the slaves. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Apprenticeship System come to a premature end in 1838?

The British Government appointed a Royal Commission to investigate the working of apprenticeship and produced critical reports. Signup and view all the answers

Why did the planters feel that they would benefit from the end of slavery and the introduction of freedom?

All of the above. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Stipendiary Magistrates in the Apprenticeship System?

To supervise the general state of the areas they were assigned to. Signup and view all the answers

Which country was the first in the Americas to be led by black people?

Haiti Signup and view all the answers

Who was the spokesman for the abolition society La Société pour l’Abolition de l’Esclavage?

Victor Schoelcher Signup and view all the answers

Which French colony was the only one where slavery was not restored after Napoleon became ruler of France?

St. Domingue Signup and view all the answers

Which country did thousands of French slaves escape to after 1838?

British islands Signup and view all the answers

Who drafted the bill proposing the abolition of slavery throughout the French Empire in 1848?

Victor Schoelcher Signup and view all the answers

Which country wanted emancipation in the Spanish empire for humanitarian and economic reasons?

Britain Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the emancipation of slaves throughout the United States and ended any thoughts of annexation by Cuban slave-owners?

American Civil War Signup and view all the answers

In what year did Spain abolish slavery in Cuba?

1886 Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the struggle for independence in Cuba that broke out in 1868?

Ten Years' War Signup and view all the answers

Which country faced increasing international pressure to abolish slavery in its colonies?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

Which country experienced a sugar boom after 1750 which led to an increase in slavery in its colonies?

Spain Signup and view all the answers

What was the main concern of the Spanish authorities regarding the slave trade in their colonies?

Increase in black: white ratio Signup and view all the answers

What event in 1865 led to the abolition of the slave trade in the Spanish colonies?

Outside pressure Signup and view all the answers

In which region of Cuba did slave revolts occur in 1843?

Matanzas Signup and view all the answers

What was the link between the fortunes of abolition and the independence movement in Cuba and Puerto Rico?

Planters wanted colonial rule, Creole Spaniards wanted independence Signup and view all the answers

Which group of people did the Stipendiary Magistrates have regular contact with in order to inform them of their rights and duties?

Apprentices Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the factors that impaired the effectiveness of the Stipendiary Magistrates in improving the social conditions of the apprentices?

Lack of time Signup and view all the answers

What nullified the fears of those who predicted violence and destruction after emancipation?

The peaceful transition from slavery to full freedom Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the difficulties faced by the Stipendiary Magistrates in carrying out their duties?

Lack of time Signup and view all the answers

What did the Stipendiary Magistrates come to be called as a result of their achievements, despite their failings?

The Architects of Freedom Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the slave system in the British territories?

The influence of abolitionists in the Cortes Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the formal end of slavery in the British territories?

A royal decree dissolving the patronage system Signup and view all the answers

What event contributed to the deteriorating economic situation that preceded slavery?

The decline in the price of sugar on the world market Signup and view all the answers

What was the fate of the slaves owned by the richer planters?

They were sold or freed Signup and view all the answers

When did the stipulated time for slavery in the British territories end?

1886 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a reason why slavery was not abolished in the French Caribbean until 1848?

The impact of slave revolts in the French colonies was less severe than in the British colonies Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons why the French colonies eventually abolished slavery in 1848?

The economic importance of the West Indian sugar interest Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the similarities between the French and British emancipation movements?

Both movements had a champion in Victor Schoelcher Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the reasons why the French colonies did not abolish slavery earlier?

The Humanitarian movement in France was weak numerically and lacked fervor Signup and view all the answers

What role did Victor Schoelcher play in the abolition of slavery in the French colonies?

He worked tirelessly and hard Signup and view all the answers

Supervising the Apprenticeship System

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Which group of people were no longer allowed to suckle their babies after the Emancipation Act?

What was one of the ways that some apprentices responded to the Emancipation Act?

Who were the Stipendiary Magistrates?

What was one of the roles of the Stipendiary Magistrates?

Which group was responsible for setting up an Agency Committee in 1830 to advocate for immediate emancipation in the British colonies?

What tactics did the campaigners use to win public opinion over to immediate emancipation?

Which event played a significant role in speeding up the emancipation process in the British colonies?

What was the response of the planters to the Sam Sharpe Rebellion?

Which organization in Ann's Bay was actually an anti-missionary organization with a religious façade?

Who declared the Colonial Church Union illegal in January 1833?

What Act led to the redistribution of electoral divisions and the loss of boroughs that were 'bought' by wealthy West Indian planters in Britain?

Why did major slave trading towns like London, Bristol, and Liverpool support the abolitionists?

Which of the following statements accurately describes the reasons for the British government passing the Emancipation Act?

What were some provisions of the Emancipation Act?

What were the aims of the Apprenticeship system?

What happened in Antigua and Barbuda regarding the implementation of Apprenticeship?

Which factor influenced the decision in Antigua to not have a period of apprenticeship?

What was one of the difficulties faced by the British Government in implementing the Emancipation Act?

How did the British Government try to solve the problem of getting enough suitable candidates to serve as Stipendiary Magistrates?

What was one of the problems faced by the apprentices due to the implementation of the Emancipation Act?

Who published a report severely criticizing the system?

When was apprenticeship ended?

Who were called the 'Architects of Freedom'?

What did Sturge's book, The West Indies in 1837, arouse among members of the Anti-Slavery Society?

What did the regular contact with the magistrates seem to do for the apprentices?

What nullified the fears of those who predicted violence and destruction after emancipation?

Which of the following was NOT a problem experienced by the Stipendiary Magistrates in supervising the Apprenticeship System?

Why did the Apprenticeship System come to a premature end in 1838?

Why did the planters feel that they would benefit from the end of slavery and the introduction of freedom?

What was the role of the Stipendiary Magistrates in the Apprenticeship System?

Which country was the first in the Americas to be led by black people?

Who was the spokesman for the abolition society La Société pour l’Abolition de l’Esclavage?

Which French colony was the only one where slavery was not restored after Napoleon became ruler of France?

Which country did thousands of French slaves escape to after 1838?

Who drafted the bill proposing the abolition of slavery throughout the French Empire in 1848?

Which country wanted emancipation in the Spanish empire for humanitarian and economic reasons?

What event led to the emancipation of slaves throughout the United States and ended any thoughts of annexation by Cuban slave-owners?

In what year did Spain abolish slavery in Cuba?

What was the name of the struggle for independence in Cuba that broke out in 1868?

Which country faced increasing international pressure to abolish slavery in its colonies?

Which country experienced a sugar boom after 1750 which led to an increase in slavery in its colonies?

What was the main concern of the Spanish authorities regarding the slave trade in their colonies?

What event in 1865 led to the abolition of the slave trade in the Spanish colonies?

In which region of Cuba did slave revolts occur in 1843?

What was the link between the fortunes of abolition and the independence movement in Cuba and Puerto Rico?

Which group of people did the Stipendiary Magistrates have regular contact with in order to inform them of their rights and duties?

What was one of the factors that impaired the effectiveness of the Stipendiary Magistrates in improving the social conditions of the apprentices?

What nullified the fears of those who predicted violence and destruction after emancipation?

What was one of the difficulties faced by the Stipendiary Magistrates in carrying out their duties?

What did the Stipendiary Magistrates come to be called as a result of their achievements, despite their failings?

Which of the following factors contributed to the decline of the slave system in the British territories?

What was the main reason for the formal end of slavery in the British territories?

What event contributed to the deteriorating economic situation that preceded slavery?

What was the fate of the slaves owned by the richer planters?

When did the stipulated time for slavery in the British territories end?

Which of the following was NOT a reason why slavery was not abolished in the French Caribbean until 1848?

What was one of the reasons why the French colonies eventually abolished slavery in 1848?

What was one of the similarities between the French and British emancipation movements?

What was one of the reasons why the French colonies did not abolish slavery earlier?

What role did Victor Schoelcher play in the abolition of slavery in the French colonies?

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