The Role of Missionaries in Supporting Newly Emancipated People
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Who was executed during the rebellion in Jamaica?

  • William Bogle
  • Paul Bogle (correct)
  • Gordon
  • John Bright

How many black Jamaicans were killed directly by soldiers?

  • 439 (correct)
  • 793
  • 600
  • 354

Who called for Governor Eyre to be tried for his actions?

  • Thomas Carlyle
  • The Jamaica Committee (correct)
  • The opposition committee
  • John Bright

What system of government was adopted in the British territories after the rebellion?

<p>The Crown Colony System (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who supported Governor Eyre's actions during the rebellion?

<p>Thomas Carlyle (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many black Jamaicans were arrested and later executed?

<p>354 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who established the Jamaica Committee?

<p>Opponents of Governor Eyre's actions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the members of the Jamaica Committee?

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who organized a banquet in Governor Eyre's honor upon his return to Britain?

<p>His supporters (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times was Governor Eyre charged with murder?

<p>Twice (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a factor contributing to the frustration of the masses in Jamaica during the 1850s and 1860s?

<p>Lack of primary education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the response of the Governor Eyre to the demands of the freed people in Jamaica?

<p>Suggested they work hard and help themselves (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the immediate response of the Imperial government to the Morant Bay Rebellion?

<p>Proclaimed Martial law (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Morant Bay Rebellion?

<p>The rebellion was successfully suppressed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What form of government was instituted in most colonies after the Morant Bay Rebellion?

<p>Crown Colony Government (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the reforms implemented under Crown Colony Government?

<p>Government hospitals constructed (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What led to the Morant Bay Rebellion?

<p>A black man being imprisoned for trespassing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial response of the volunteer militia when the protesters arrived at the court house in Morant Bay?

<p>They opened fire on the group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total number of people killed in the Morant Bay Rebellion, including white officials and militia?

<p>18 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Brigadier-General Alexander Nelson in the Morant Bay Rebellion?

<p>He hunted down the rebels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group provided guidance and support to the newly emancipated people in areas such as legal and voting rights?

<p>The Missionaries (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the government in providing education for the masses after emancipation?

<p>They funded education through the Negro Education grant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the annual amount provided by the government to finance education from 1835 to 1840?

<p>£30,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many schools were there in the British Caribbean just three years after emancipation?

<p>196 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happened to the education system after the Imperial Government withdrew funding?

<p>The local government authorities refused to vote any significant amount of money for education (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which territories experienced rebellions due to the lack of provisions for the newly emancipated people?

<p>St. Vincent, Jamaica, and Barbados (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What provisions were made for the newly emancipated people in terms of public health and housing?

<p>No provisions were made for public health and housing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of government inspectors in the education system?

<p>To ensure the proper functioning of the education system (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of the Churches in providing education for the masses?

<p>They opened a number of schools using the Mico Trust Charity Fund (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Negro Education grant?

<p>To finance education for the masses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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