UNIT 4- Key Place- Impact on Barbados EOY

Question 1

1625

Answer 1

Barbados became a British colony in the Caribbean in 1625.

Question 2

1627

Answer 2

In 1627, the first enslaved African arrived in Barbados, as the colony was
divided into large plantations.

Question 3

end of the 17th century

Answer 3

By the end of the 17th century, sugar cane was the main cash crop and 2/3 of
the population were of African origin.

Question 4

1661

Answer 4

Slavery transformed Barbados. The Barbados Slave Code of 1661 set
different rules for black and white residents.

Question 5

throughout slavery…

Answer 5

West African culture was preserved in music and religion.

Question 6

1816

Answer 6

The enslaved resisted the plantocracy, from small acts of protest to escape to
Maroon communities. In 1816, General Bussa led a rebellion to try and claim
freedom.

Question 7

1833

Answer 7

Following emancipation in 1833, power remained with the white citizens.
Indentured Indians were brought over to work.

Question 8

1966

Answer 8

Barbados gained its independence in 1966

Question 9

2022

Answer 9

In 2022, Barbados became a republic