test history Flashcards
when was the emancipation act passed by the British parliament?
The act was passed in 1833, in the British parliament.
How much compensational money was granted to the British slave owners under the Emancipation Act?
The British slave owners were given 20 million pounds.
How much compensational money was granted to the French during the French emancipation?
126 million francs were granted to the French enslavers.
How long did the act state that the apprenticeship system would last?
four years for domestic slaves and six years for field slaves.
How many hours of free labour did the apprentices have to work?
40 and a half hours.
What would the planter provide if he didnt supply any food?
He would supply a provision grounds.
what year did french emancipation occur?
The french emancipation occurred in 1848.
What was the name of the French humanitarian instrument in the French Emancipation?
The name was Victor Schoelcher.
How many Stipendaries were hired to introduce the Apprenticeship system?
100 Stipendaries were hired.
Which two countries did not introduce the Apprenticeship system?
The two countries are Antigua and Bermuda
The french government decided to have….
complete emancipation on all french slaves.
What are two similarities and two differences of the British and French campaign?
Similarity: The French and British both used amelioration as a stepping stone for emancipation.
Similarity: Both countries used a system of Apprenticeship before full emancipation.
Difference: The British campaign used a more religious approach whereas the french was more secular.
Difference: The french emancipation was more legislative whereas the British emancipation was more of a propaganda.
