Jamaica: Enslaved people and resistance

In this lesson, we will look at Jamaica as a case study. What was it like for the enslaved people working in Jamaica and how did they try to free themselves?

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Jamaica: Enslaved people and resistance

Complete these 5 questions to check your understanding from today's lesson

Q1.Which European country originally brought enslaved people to Jamaica

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Q2.Who were the Maroons?

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Q3.What was the main crop to be harvested by enslaved people in Jamaica?

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Q4.How many enslaved people were transported to Jamaica in total?

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Q5.After the Second Maroon War, where did some of the Maroons settle?

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This quiz includes images that don't have any alt text - please contact your teacher who should be able to help you with an audio description.

Unit quizzes are being retired in August 2023

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Quiz:

Jamaica: Enslaved people and resistance

Complete these 5 questions to check your understanding from today's lesson

Q1.Which European country originally brought enslaved people to Jamaica

1/5

Q2.Who were the Maroons?

2/5

Q3.What was the main crop to be harvested by enslaved people in Jamaica?

3/5

Q4.How many enslaved people were transported to Jamaica in total?

4/5

Q5.After the Second Maroon War, where did some of the Maroons settle?

5/5

Lesson summary: Jamaica: Enslaved people and resistance

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