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FORMS OF RESISTANCE
Form 5.3 CSEC HISTORY
MS. MODESTE
WHY RESIST?
“Im a slave from a land so far, I was brought here from Africa, Im dying,
Im crying.”
You are frustrated given increased workloads and meagre rations.
You would never see your family leaving behind your native land Africa
You are forced to forget all your roots, practices of your mother country.
Read Chapter 20: The Emancipation Revolts and the Moodle info I will
place on History page.
Organise rebellions Barbados 1816, Demerara 1823, Jamaica 1831:
• Date (Month)/Country
• Leader:
• Objective: Freedom-what OTHER particular incident sparked rebellion
• Actions/Fighting/Outcome
• Reasons for Failure