The Abolition Act and Slave Economy

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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?

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?

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?

They refused to pay the apprentices Signup and view all the answers

Who were no longer given light work or sometimes exempt from work after the Act?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why did some apprentices not trust the Stipendiary Magistrates?

They sided with the planters Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributed to the rejection of amelioration as a solution to slavery in the British colonies?

The planters' refusal to implement it Signup and view all the answers

What was the aim of the Agency Committee established by the Anti-Slavery Movement in 1830?

To win public opinion over to immediate emancipation Signup and view all the answers

How did the Anti-Slavery Movement gain public support for immediate emancipation?

Through house-to-house lobbying and a poster campaign Signup and view all the answers

What role did non-conformist missionaries like William Knibb play in the Anti-Slavery Movement?

They informed the British public about slave uprisings and planter reprisals Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Sam Sharpe Rebellion of 1831 in the emancipation process?

It was the first time slaves used strike action to pressure the planters Signup and view all the answers

What was the ultimate outcome of the harsh response of the planters to the Sam Sharpe Rebellion?

The decision to bring slavery to an end Signup and view all the answers

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?

The Colonial Church Union Signup and view all the answers

Who declared the Colonial Church Union illegal in January 1833?

The Governor of Jamaica, Lord Musgrave Signup and view all the answers

What Act was passed in 1832 that led to the redistribution of electoral divisions and the weakening of the West India Lobby?

The Parliamentary Reform Act Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the Emancipation Bill in 1833?

Thomas Fowell-Buxton Signup and view all the answers

What did the Emancipation Act of 1833 declare about slavery in the British colonies and possessions abroad?

It shall be and is hereby utterly and forever abolished and declared unlawful Signup and view all the answers

What were the reasons why the Emancipation Act of 1833 was passed?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

According to the Emancipation Act, how long did slaves over the age of six have to serve as apprentices?

Six years Signup and view all the answers

What was the provision in the Emancipation Act regarding the working hours of apprentices?

Apprentices were to work for their masters for three-quarters of the working week without wages Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the provisions in the Emancipation Act that aimed to benefit the apprentices?

Apprentices could purchase their freedom without the consent of their masters Signup and view all the answers

What was the main aim of the Apprenticeship System?

To train the apprentices for the responsibilities of full freedom Signup and view all the answers

What was the attitude of the planters towards the amelioration measures?

They rejected the measures Signup and view all the answers

What event played a significant role in persuading the British government to act on abolition?

The actions of the slaves demanding their freedom Signup and view all the answers

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

The good relationship between master and slave in Antigua Signup and view all the answers

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

The conversion of the master/slave relationship to the employer/employee relationship Signup and view all the answers

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

Recruiting people directly from Britain Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of tying the compensation money to the passing of the Emancipation Act?

To force the assemblies to pass the Act Signup and view all the answers

What did some planters do to keep the apprentices attached to the estates for as long as possible?

Demanded longer working hours Signup and view all the answers

What were the difficulties faced by the apprentices in relation to provision grounds?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

The Abolition Act and Slave Economy

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What were some changes in the treatment of workers after the Act?

What was one negative consequence of the Act for apprentices?

What was a new form of punishment introduced after the Act?

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?

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?

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?

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 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?

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?

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 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?

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 the main aim of the Apprenticeship System?

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?

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?

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 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?

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