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What were some changes in the treatment of workers after the Act?
What were some changes in the treatment of workers after the Act?
- Old women were no longer allowed to suckle babies (correct)
- Old women were no longer given light work
- Old women were no longer allowed to cook for workers
- Old women were no longer allowed to look after the sick
What was one negative consequence of the Act for apprentices?
What was one negative consequence of the Act for apprentices?
- They were subjected to harsh discipline
- They had difficulty purchasing their freedom (correct)
- They were charged for their huts
- They were not paid a minimum wage
What was a new form of punishment introduced after the Act?
What was a new form of punishment introduced after the Act?
- Minimum wage
- Treadmill (correct)
- Logging
- Exemption from work
What was a common practice of planters regarding payment for work done outside of the compulsory hours?
What was a common practice of planters regarding payment for work done outside of the compulsory hours?
Who were no longer given light work or sometimes exempt from work after the Act?
Who were no longer given light work or sometimes exempt from work after the Act?
Why did some apprentices not trust the Stipendiary Magistrates?
Why did some apprentices not trust the Stipendiary Magistrates?
Which factor contributed to the rejection of amelioration as a solution to slavery in the British colonies?
Which factor contributed to the rejection of amelioration as a solution to slavery in the British colonies?
What was the aim of the Agency Committee established by the Anti-Slavery Movement in 1830?
What was the aim of the Agency Committee established by the Anti-Slavery Movement in 1830?
How did the Anti-Slavery Movement gain public support for immediate emancipation?
How did the Anti-Slavery Movement gain public support for immediate emancipation?
What role did non-conformist missionaries like William Knibb play in the Anti-Slavery Movement?
What role did non-conformist missionaries like William Knibb play in the Anti-Slavery Movement?
What was the significance of the Sam Sharpe Rebellion of 1831 in the emancipation process?
What was the significance of the Sam Sharpe Rebellion of 1831 in the emancipation process?
What was the ultimate outcome of the harsh response of the planters to the Sam Sharpe Rebellion?
What was the ultimate outcome of the harsh response of the planters to the Sam Sharpe Rebellion?
Which organization in Ann's Bay in 1832 claimed to defend the interests of the colony and uphold the church, but was actually an anti-missionary organization?
Which organization in Ann's Bay in 1832 claimed to defend the interests of the colony and uphold the church, but was actually an anti-missionary organization?
Who declared the Colonial Church Union illegal in January 1833?
Who declared the Colonial Church Union illegal in January 1833?
What Act was passed in 1832 that led to the redistribution of electoral divisions and the weakening of the West India Lobby?
What Act was passed in 1832 that led to the redistribution of electoral divisions and the weakening of the West India Lobby?
Who introduced the Emancipation Bill in 1833?
Who introduced the Emancipation Bill in 1833?
What did the Emancipation Act of 1833 declare about slavery in the British colonies and possessions abroad?
What did the Emancipation Act of 1833 declare about slavery in the British colonies and possessions abroad?
What were the reasons why the Emancipation Act of 1833 was passed?
What were the reasons why the Emancipation Act of 1833 was passed?
According to the Emancipation Act, how long did slaves over the age of six have to serve as apprentices?
According to the Emancipation Act, how long did slaves over the age of six have to serve as apprentices?
What was the provision in the Emancipation Act regarding the working hours of apprentices?
What was the provision in the Emancipation Act regarding the working hours of apprentices?
What was one of the provisions in the Emancipation Act that aimed to benefit the apprentices?
What was one of the provisions in the Emancipation Act that aimed to benefit the apprentices?
What was the main aim of the Apprenticeship System?
What was the main aim of the Apprenticeship System?
What was the attitude of the planters towards the amelioration measures?
What was the attitude of the planters towards the amelioration measures?
What event played a significant role in persuading the British government to act on abolition?
What event played a significant role in persuading the British government to act on abolition?
Which factor influenced the decision of the planters in Antigua to not have a period of apprenticeship?
Which factor influenced the decision of the planters 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?
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 Stipendiary Magistrates?
How did the British Government try to solve the problem of getting enough suitable Stipendiary Magistrates?
What was the purpose of tying the compensation money to the passing of the Emancipation Act?
What was the purpose of tying the compensation money to the passing of the Emancipation Act?
What did some planters do to keep the apprentices attached to the estates for as long as possible?
What did some planters do to keep the apprentices attached to the estates for as long as possible?
What were the difficulties faced by the apprentices in relation to provision grounds?
What were the difficulties faced by the apprentices in relation to provision grounds?
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