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Which leader was the main instigator of the 1763 revolt in Guyana?
Which leader was the main instigator of the 1763 revolt in Guyana?
What was the main reason for the initial success of the 1763 revolt in Guyana?
What was the main reason for the initial success of the 1763 revolt in Guyana?
Who was the leader of the 1816 revolt in Barbados?
Who was the leader of the 1816 revolt in Barbados?
What was one of the causes of the 1816 revolt in Barbados?
What was one of the causes of the 1816 revolt in Barbados?
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During the Berbice Revolt, the slaves wanted revenge on the managers and overseers because:
During the Berbice Revolt, the slaves wanted revenge on the managers and overseers because:
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What inspired the slaves to start the revolt in Berbice?
What inspired the slaves to start the revolt in Berbice?
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Where did the slaves set up their headquarters during the Berbice Revolt?
Where did the slaves set up their headquarters during the Berbice Revolt?
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Who led the main party of the Berbice River to Plantation Dageraad during the revolt?
Who led the main party of the Berbice River to Plantation Dageraad during the revolt?
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Which two parishes did the revolt commence in?
Which two parishes did the revolt commence in?
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Who commanded about 400 men and women against the troops?
Who commanded about 400 men and women against the troops?
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Which two plantations were involved in the revolt?
Which two plantations were involved in the revolt?
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What percentage of the island's sugarcane was destroyed during the revolt?
What percentage of the island's sugarcane was destroyed during the revolt?
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Who sent the amelioration proposals to the Governor of Demerara in 1823?
Who sent the amelioration proposals to the Governor of Demerara in 1823?
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What did the slaves believe their masters were concealing?
What did the slaves believe their masters were concealing?
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Who objected to a bloody revolt and suggested that the slaves should go on strike instead?
Who objected to a bloody revolt and suggested that the slaves should go on strike instead?
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How did the slaves plan to bring the 'new law' to the Governor?
How did the slaves plan to bring the 'new law' to the Governor?
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During the rebellion, which group of slaves remained loyal to their masters?
During the rebellion, which group of slaves remained loyal to their masters?
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What was the main weapon used by the rebels during the rebellion?
What was the main weapon used by the rebels during the rebellion?
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How many slaves were killed in the major battle at Bachelor's Adventure?
How many slaves were killed in the major battle at Bachelor's Adventure?
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What did Lieutenant-Colonel Leahy offer to the rebels if they surrendered their arms?
What did Lieutenant-Colonel Leahy offer to the rebels if they surrendered their arms?
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Who was shot dead by Amerindian slave-catchers in the back lands of Chateau Margot?
Who was shot dead by Amerindian slave-catchers in the back lands of Chateau Margot?
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How many slaves took part in the uprising out of an estimated 74,000 slaves in the colony?
How many slaves took part in the uprising out of an estimated 74,000 slaves in the colony?
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Which of the following was NOT a sentence given to the rebel slaves who were considered 'ringleaders'?
Which of the following was NOT a sentence given to the rebel slaves who were considered 'ringleaders'?
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What was the consequence of Rev. John Smith's death?
What was the consequence of Rev. John Smith's death?
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Who presented the motion to adopt measures for the administration of law in Demerara?
Who presented the motion to adopt measures for the administration of law in Demerara?
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When was the motion debated?
When was the motion debated?
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Who made speeches opposing the motion and supporting the trial by court martial?
Who made speeches opposing the motion and supporting the trial by court martial?
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What laws were examined during the debate?
What laws were examined during the debate?
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What did the debate shed light on?
What did the debate shed light on?
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Who voted against the motion?
Who voted against the motion?
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