The Maroons
Who was the leader of the Maroons?
Nanny of the Maroons
Which parish was Sharpe from?
St. James
Where was Bogle from?
Stony Gut, St. Thomas
What occupation/s was Gordon?
land owner, politician
Which heroes were said to be involved with the Morant Bay Rebellion?
Paul Bogle and George W. Gordon
Where did the Maroons settle in Jamaica?
in the interior of Jamaica, in mountains/hills
What event is Sharpe associated with?
Christmas Day Rebellion
He help meetings to speak out about the injustice the people where facing, criticizing the government.
How did he help the ex slaves?
He sold them lands for cheap prices, found markets for them to sell their produce.
When was the rebellion?
October 11, 1865
Name the mountain where the Windward Maroons settled.
Blue Mountains
When did the rebellion occur?
December 25, 1831
What event is Bogle associated with?
Morant Bay Rebellion
Why did some people not like Gordon?
He was helping blacks to make a better life.
What was the main cause of the rebellion?
The small farmers were facing injustice.
How did Nanny help the enslaved Africans?
She led raids on the plantations and freed the Africans.
How did Sam help the enslaved Africans?
He spoke out about the injustices of slavery. He wanted them to be free.
What occupation/s was Bogle?
farmer, Baptist deacon
What did Gordon did Gordon do before he was put to death?
Wrote a letter to his wife
What was an immediate result of the rebellion?
Governor Eyre lost his job.
How did Nanny die?
She was killed during the Maroon war with the British soldiers.
What did Sharpe say before he was put to death?
'I would rather die on yonder gallows than live in slavery'.
When did Bogle die?
October 24, 1865
There was no evidence found against Gordon for the Morant Bay Rebellion.
True or False
True
What changes occurred after the rebellion in Jamaica?
Crown colony system of government, new system of taxes, capital of Jamaica changed from Spanish Town to Kingston, parishes changed from 22 to 14, education for kids of ex-slaves, banana export to USA