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Who was executed during the rebellion in Jamaica?
Who was executed during the rebellion in Jamaica?
How many black Jamaicans were killed directly by soldiers?
How many black Jamaicans were killed directly by soldiers?
Who called for Governor Eyre to be tried for his actions?
Who called for Governor Eyre to be tried for his actions?
What system of government was adopted in the British territories after the rebellion?
What system of government was adopted in the British territories after the rebellion?
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Who supported Governor Eyre's actions during the rebellion?
Who supported Governor Eyre's actions during the rebellion?
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How many black Jamaicans were arrested and later executed?
How many black Jamaicans were arrested and later executed?
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Who established the Jamaica Committee?
Who established the Jamaica Committee?
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Who were some of the members of the Jamaica Committee?
Who were some of the members of the Jamaica Committee?
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Who organized a banquet in Governor Eyre's honor upon his return to Britain?
Who organized a banquet in Governor Eyre's honor upon his return to Britain?
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How many times was Governor Eyre charged with murder?
How many times was Governor Eyre charged with murder?
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Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the frustration of the masses in Jamaica during the 1850s and 1860s?
Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the frustration of the masses in Jamaica during the 1850s and 1860s?
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What was the response of the Governor Eyre to the demands of the freed people in Jamaica?
What was the response of the Governor Eyre to the demands of the freed people in Jamaica?
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What was the immediate response of the Imperial government to the Morant Bay Rebellion?
What was the immediate response of the Imperial government to the Morant Bay Rebellion?
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What was the outcome of the Morant Bay Rebellion?
What was the outcome of the Morant Bay Rebellion?
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What form of government was instituted in most colonies after the Morant Bay Rebellion?
What form of government was instituted in most colonies after the Morant Bay Rebellion?
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What were some of the reforms implemented under Crown Colony Government?
What were some of the reforms implemented under Crown Colony Government?
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What led to the Morant Bay Rebellion?
What led to the Morant Bay Rebellion?
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What was the initial response of the volunteer militia when the protesters arrived at the court house in Morant Bay?
What was the initial response of the volunteer militia when the protesters arrived at the court house in Morant Bay?
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What was the total number of people killed in the Morant Bay Rebellion, including white officials and militia?
What was the total number of people killed in the Morant Bay Rebellion, including white officials and militia?
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What was the role of Brigadier-General Alexander Nelson in the Morant Bay Rebellion?
What was the role of Brigadier-General Alexander Nelson in the Morant Bay Rebellion?
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Which group provided guidance and support to the newly emancipated people in areas such as legal and voting rights?
Which group provided guidance and support to the newly emancipated people in areas such as legal and voting rights?
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What was the role of the government in providing education for the masses after emancipation?
What was the role of the government in providing education for the masses after emancipation?
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What was the annual amount provided by the government to finance education from 1835 to 1840?
What was the annual amount provided by the government to finance education from 1835 to 1840?
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How many schools were there in the British Caribbean just three years after emancipation?
How many schools were there in the British Caribbean just three years after emancipation?
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What happened to the education system after the Imperial Government withdrew funding?
What happened to the education system after the Imperial Government withdrew funding?
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Which territories experienced rebellions due to the lack of provisions for the newly emancipated people?
Which territories experienced rebellions due to the lack of provisions for the newly emancipated people?
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What provisions were made for the newly emancipated people in terms of public health and housing?
What provisions were made for the newly emancipated people in terms of public health and housing?
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What was the role of government inspectors in the education system?
What was the role of government inspectors in the education system?
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What was the role of the Churches in providing education for the masses?
What was the role of the Churches in providing education for the masses?
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What was the purpose of the Negro Education grant?
What was the purpose of the Negro Education grant?
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