Morant Bay Rebellion Key Terms Flashcards
Taxation
Imposition of compulsory levies on individuals or entities by governments.
Petition
A formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to authority in respect of a particular cause.
Peasants
A poor smallholder or agricultural labourer of low social status
Delegation
The assignment of authority to another person to carry out specific activities
Martial Law
Involves the temporary substitution of military authority for civilian rule
Riot Act
A strong scolding or warning.
Ammunition
A supply or quantity of bullets and shells.
Riot
A violent disturbance of the peace by a crowd.
Rebellion
An act of armed resistance to an established government or leader.
Constitution
The basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it
Custos
A keeper, custodian, guard
