30 Questions
Who was executed during the rebellion in Jamaica?
Paul Bogle
How many black Jamaicans were killed directly by soldiers?
439
Who called for Governor Eyre to be tried for his actions?
The Jamaica Committee
What system of government was adopted in the British territories after the rebellion?
The Crown Colony System
Who supported Governor Eyre's actions during the rebellion?
Thomas Carlyle
How many black Jamaicans were arrested and later executed?
354
Who established the Jamaica Committee?
Opponents of Governor Eyre's actions
Who were some of the members of the Jamaica Committee?
All of the above
Who organized a banquet in Governor Eyre's honor upon his return to Britain?
His supporters
How many times was Governor Eyre charged with murder?
Twice
Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the frustration of the masses in Jamaica during the 1850s and 1860s?
Lack of primary education
What was the response of the Governor Eyre to the demands of the freed people in Jamaica?
Suggested they work hard and help themselves
What was the immediate response of the Imperial government to the Morant Bay Rebellion?
Proclaimed Martial law
What was the outcome of the Morant Bay Rebellion?
The rebellion was successfully suppressed
What form of government was instituted in most colonies after the Morant Bay Rebellion?
Crown Colony Government
What were some of the reforms implemented under Crown Colony Government?
Government hospitals constructed
What led to the Morant Bay Rebellion?
A black man being imprisoned for trespassing
What was the initial response of the volunteer militia when the protesters arrived at the court house in Morant Bay?
They opened fire on the group
What was the total number of people killed in the Morant Bay Rebellion, including white officials and militia?
18
What was the role of Brigadier-General Alexander Nelson in the Morant Bay Rebellion?
He hunted down the rebels
Which group provided guidance and support to the newly emancipated people in areas such as legal and voting rights?
The Missionaries
What was the role of the government in providing education for the masses after emancipation?
They funded education through the Negro Education grant
What was the annual amount provided by the government to finance education from 1835 to 1840?
£30,000
How many schools were there in the British Caribbean just three years after emancipation?
196
What happened to the education system after the Imperial Government withdrew funding?
The local government authorities refused to vote any significant amount of money for education
Which territories experienced rebellions due to the lack of provisions for the newly emancipated people?
St. Vincent, Jamaica, and Barbados
What provisions were made for the newly emancipated people in terms of public health and housing?
No provisions were made for public health and housing
What was the role of government inspectors in the education system?
To ensure the proper functioning of the education system
What was the role of the Churches in providing education for the masses?
They opened a number of schools using the Mico Trust Charity Fund
What was the purpose of the Negro Education grant?
To finance education for the masses
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