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Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

Why did a slave rebellion break out in Jamaica in 1831?

  1. Because of a rumor that King William IV had granted the slaves their freedom

  2. Because the British Prime Minister declared that slavery will be abolished

  3. Because the rebellion in St Domingue spread to Jamaica

  4. Because several local Jamaican leaders got the people together for the cause of independence
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The 1831 rebellion was sparked by a widespread rumor among the enslaved population that King William IV had already granted them their freedom, but that their masters were withholding it.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

Which two countries were mainly involved in the Napoleonic Wars?

  1. France and Britain

  2. France and Spain

  3. France and Germany

  4. France and Switzerland
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Napoleonic Wars were a series of major global conflicts pitting the French Empire, led by Napoleon Bonaparte, against an array of European powers, most notably Great Britain.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

What did the slaves do when they rebelled in St Domingue in 1791?

  1. They joined hands with the French

  2. They joined hands with the British

  3. They killed British and French soldiers that were sent to crush the rebellion

  4. They killed white plantation owners
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The 1791 uprising in St Domingue began with a massive, coordinated revolt by enslaved people against the white plantation owners, marking the start of the Haitian Revolution.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

How did the British treat the Maroons?

  1. They granted them more freedom

  2. They allowed them to own their own slaves

  3. Both A and B

  4. Neither A nor B
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The British eventually signed treaties with the Maroons, granting them land and a degree of autonomy, but these treaties also required the Maroons to return escaped slaves and assist in suppressing future rebellions.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

What was the compensation given to slave owners to set their slaves free?

  1. 10 million

  2. 15 million

  3. 20 million

  4. They were not given any compensation.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Under the Slavery Abolition Act of 1833, the British government provided 20 million pounds in compensation to slave owners for the loss of their 'property'.

Multiple choice britain and the world the beginnings of empire history

What did the abolitionists want the abolition of?

  1. Free trade

  2. Slavery

  3. Colonization

  4. Mercantilism
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Abolitionists were individuals and groups who campaigned for the end of the institution of slavery.

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How many years did it take for the island of Haiti to get independent?

  1. 12 years

  2. 13 years

  3. 14 years

  4. 15 years
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Haitian Revolution began in 1791 and independence was achieved in 1804, spanning 13 years.

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Who established the Society for Abolition of Slave Trade?

  1. Thomas Clarkson and William Wilberforce

  2. Thomas Clarkson and Abraham Lincoln

  3. Thomas Clarkson and Granville Sharp

  4. William Wilberforce and Granville Sharp
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Society for Effecting the Abolition of the Slave Trade was founded in 1787 by a group of twelve men, including Thomas Clarkson and Granville Sharp.

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Who among the following was NOT an abolitionist?

  1. John Locke

  2. Thomas Clarkson

  3. William Wilberforce

  4. Granville Sharp
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Explanation

John Locke was an Enlightenment philosopher whose writings on liberty were influential, but he was not an abolitionist; in fact, he had investments in the slave trade.

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What was composition of the population in the Americas in the 1820s?

  1. 15 million people out of which half were Europeans and the rest were slaves

  2. 12 million people out of which 2 million were Europeans and the rest were slaves

  3. 10 million people out of which 3 million were Europeans and the rest were slaves

  4. 12 million people out of which half were Europeans and the rest were slaves
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Historical estimates for the population of the Americas in the early 19th century often cite figures around 12 million, with a small minority of Europeans and a large majority of enslaved people.