Uncovering Guyana's Historical Tragedy

Which leader was the main instigator of the 1763 revolt in Guyana?

Cofy

What was the main reason for the initial success of the 1763 revolt in Guyana?

The whites were caught off guard

Who was the leader of the 1816 revolt in Barbados?

Bussa

What was one of the causes of the 1816 revolt in Barbados?

The slaves believed they could obtain freedom by uprising Signup and view all the answers

During the Berbice Revolt, the slaves wanted revenge on the managers and overseers because:

They were not given enough food Signup and view all the answers

What inspired the slaves to start the revolt in Berbice?

A revolt in Suriname Signup and view all the answers

Where did the slaves set up their headquarters during the Berbice Revolt?

Plantation Hollandia Signup and view all the answers

Who led the main party of the Berbice River to Plantation Dageraad during the revolt?

Governor Van Hoogenheim Signup and view all the answers

Which two parishes did the revolt commence in?

St. Phillip and Christ Church Signup and view all the answers

Who commanded about 400 men and women against the troops?

Bussa Signup and view all the answers

Which two plantations were involved in the revolt?

Bailey’s Plantation and Simmons Plantation Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the island's sugarcane was destroyed during the revolt?

25% Signup and view all the answers

Who sent the amelioration proposals to the Governor of Demerara in 1823?

The British Colonial Secretary Signup and view all the answers

What did the slaves believe their masters were concealing?

News of their emancipation Signup and view all the answers

Who objected to a bloody revolt and suggested that the slaves should go on strike instead?

Quamina Signup and view all the answers

How did the slaves plan to bring the 'new law' to the Governor?

By locking up the Whites during the night Signup and view all the answers

During the rebellion, which group of slaves remained loyal to their masters?

The slaves who were Christians Signup and view all the answers

What was the main weapon used by the rebels during the rebellion?

Cutlasses Signup and view all the answers

How many slaves were killed in the major battle at Bachelor's Adventure?

2,000 Signup and view all the answers

What did Lieutenant-Colonel Leahy offer to the rebels if they surrendered their arms?

A full and free pardon Signup and view all the answers

Who was shot dead by Amerindian slave-catchers in the back lands of Chateau Margot?

Quamina Signup and view all the answers

How many slaves took part in the uprising out of an estimated 74,000 slaves in the colony?

13,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a sentence given to the rebel slaves who were considered 'ringleaders'?

Solitary confinement Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Rev. John Smith's death?

The British Parliament received 200 petitions denouncing the actions of the colonial authorities. Signup and view all the answers

Who presented the motion to adopt measures for the administration of law in Demerara?

William Wilberforce Signup and view all the answers

When was the motion debated?

1 June and 11 June, 1824 Signup and view all the answers

Who made speeches opposing the motion and supporting the trial by court martial?

George Canning Signup and view all the answers

What laws were examined during the debate?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What did the debate shed light on?

The political feelings of British lawmakers Signup and view all the answers

Who voted against the motion?

The government majority Signup and view all the answers