Jamaica Flashcards
When was slavery abolished in Jamaica?
Slavery was formally abolished in Jamaica on August 1st, 1834, following the passing of the Slavery Abolition Act 1833 which provided for the gradual abolition of slavery in most parts of the British Empire.
The caveat to this act was that any enslaved persons over the age of 6 at the time of the Act’s enactment, were bound to their former owners under indentured servitude called “Apprenticeship System”. Formerly domestic enslaved workers were to serve for four years while those enslaved in agricultural were to serve six.
A resolution was passed on August 1, 1838, releasing all “apprentices” - WHAT EVENTS LEAD TO THE RESOLUTION???
What events lead to Jamaica’s abolishment of slavery?
This rebellion took place in 1831–32 and involved up to 60,000 slaves. The rebellion was led by Baptist preacher Samuel Sharpe and began as a peaceful general strike on Christmas Day. The strike turned violent and British forces and the Jamaican government eventually overpowered the slaves. The Baptist War was a major factor in the British Parliament’s decision to end slavery in the British Empire in 1834.
How many persons were enslaved during this period?
Where was Samuel Sharpe born, what inspired him and what were the details of his rebellion?
What other rebellions occurred during this time?
What was the main factor that lead to Syrian migration in Jamaica?
Although Jamaica is not known as a refugee destination, people from Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon fled the Middle East for a better life in Jamaica in the early 20th century. Evidence suggests that many were Christians escaping persecution at the hands of Turkish Muslims who controlled large parts of the Ottoman Empire. Although it is less clear why Jamaica was chosen as their ultimate destination, this may have been linked to the country’s British connections. -migrationpolicy.org
When did Britain capture Jamaica from Spain?
When the British captured Jamaica from the Spanish in 1655, many of the African slaves (known as Maroons) escaped into the mountains, established their own culture, and fought the British use of slaves. Unable to control them, the British granted the Maroons political autonomy in 1739. Some were deported to Nova Scotia in Canada in 1796 following a subsequent war; many of those Maroons eventually went to Sierra Leone as they had great difficulty adjusting to Canadian life.
What is the national Jamaican motto?
“Out of Many, One People”
Who was Paul Bogle?
1822 – 24 October 1865
Jamaican Baptist deacon and activist
National hero of Jamaica
leader of the 1865 Morant Bay protesters, who marched for justice and fair treatment for all the people in Jamaica
Bogle was captured, tried and convicted by the colonial government (who had declared martial law), and hanged on 24 October 1865 in the Morant Bay court house.
WATCH A DOC ON THE MORANT BAY REBELLION, LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS BROTHER
How did Jewish people participate in Caribbean slavery?
Jews participated in the European colonization of the Americas, owning and trading black slaves in Latin America and the Caribbean, most notably in Brazil and Suriname, but also in Barbados and Jamaica.
By the height of the Atlantic slave trade in the 18th century (spurred on in part due to increasing European demands for sugar), Jewish participation was minimised as the Northern European nations which held colonies in the Americas often refused to allow Jews among their number. Despite this, some Jewish immigrants to the Thirteen Colonies owned slaves on plantations in the Southern colonies.- EXPOUND
Background relating to the Jamaican political conflict?
The Jamaican Labour Party (JLP) and the People’s National Party (PNP) are the 2 main political parties in Jamaica and have warred for control of the Nation for years.
Each side believes the other is controlled by foreign agents.
The JLP is said to be backed by the CIA - what evidence supports this?
The PNP is said to be backed by the Soviet and Cuba - what evidence backs this?
What are the ideologies of both parties? In what ways have the impacted Jamaican society?
What is there present-day standing?
