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- 1. Multiple Choice
When did the Demerara revolt start?
1822
1823
1824
1826
- 2. Multiple Choice
Where is Demerara located?
Brazil
Venezuela
Guyana
Suriname
- 3. Multiple Choice
What was the main cause of the Demerara revolt?
The enslaved Africans were dissatisfied with their harsh conditions
The enslaved Africans thought that the Amelioration Proposals were their freedom paper. When they didn’t get their freedom, they revolted.
The enslaved Africans thought the registry bill of 1815 was their freedom paper
The enslaved Africans wanted their freedom.
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which European country owned Demerara at the time of the revolt?
Britain
France
Spain
Netherlands
- 5. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of the Amelioration proposals?
Better living conditions for enslaved Africans
To end slavery
To reintroduce slavery
To better the lives of slave masters
- 6. Multiple Choice
All of the following were leaders of the Demerara revolt except
Gladstone
Manuel
Packwood
Johny
- 7. Fill in the Blank
The leader who leaked the plan for the Demerara revolt to his leader was Joseph ..........
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