Amelioration Proposals of the 18th century
Introduction
Slavery in the Caribbean began in the 16th century, when the first set of slaves was brought to work on plantations. During their journey and their arrival, they were abused, sold like animals, killed. The white slave owners, oppressed, abused and overworked them, with the belief that it would go on forever.
This project tells about The Amelioration Act of the 1800s. It contains; the Amelioration Proposals, its impact on the planters and the slaves and how, eventually, it led to the emancipation of the enslaved.
Acknowledgement
First I would like to thank the Lord for granting me the strength and knowledge that it took to complete this assignment.
Next, I would like to thank my teacher Mrs. Miller-McKenzie, for giving me the needed assistance in completing and organizing my project.
I would also like to acknowledge each individual who assisted me in identifying and correcting my errors, so that this research could be accurate. I am truly grateful to you all.
Contents Pages
The Amelioration Act......................................................................................... 1-2
Why was there a need for an Amelioration plan? ..................................................... 3
Who made the Amelioration proposals? …………………………………………......... 4
Outline the proposals …………………………………………………………………… 5-7
How did planters respond to the proposals? ……………………………………………….. 8
How amelioration benefitted the enslaved? ……………………………………………….. 9-10
Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………. 12
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………………….13
Rationale
The aim of this research is to:
Explain the reasons for the Amelioration Proposals of the 18th century.
Highlight the
Slavery in the Caribbean began in the 16th century, when the first set of slaves was brought to work on plantations. During their journey and their arrival, they were abused, sold like animals, killed. The white slave owners, oppressed, abused and overworked them, with the belief that it would go on forever.
This project tells about The Amelioration Act of the 1800s. It contains; the Amelioration Proposals, its impact on the planters and the slaves and how, eventually, it led to the emancipation of the enslaved.
Acknowledgement
First I would like to thank the Lord for granting me the strength and knowledge that it took to complete this assignment.
Next, I would like to thank my teacher Mrs. Miller-McKenzie, for giving me the needed assistance in completing and organizing my project.
I would also like to acknowledge each individual who assisted me in identifying and correcting my errors, so that this research could be accurate. I am truly grateful to you all.
Contents Pages
The Amelioration Act......................................................................................... 1-2
Why was there a need for an Amelioration plan? ..................................................... 3
Who made the Amelioration proposals? …………………………………………......... 4
Outline the proposals …………………………………………………………………… 5-7
How did planters respond to the proposals? ……………………………………………….. 8
How amelioration benefitted the enslaved? ……………………………………………….. 9-10
Conclusion ………………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Appendix ……………………………………………………………………………………. 12
Bibliography ………………………………………………………………………………….13
Rationale
The aim of this research is to:
Explain the reasons for the Amelioration Proposals of the 18th century.
Highlight the
Bibliography: Some sources that were used to compose this assignment are: Lest You Forget; Movements Towards Emancipation by Doris Hamilton-Willie. Emancipation to Emigration; 3rd Edition by Brian Dyde, Robert Greenwood, Shirley Hamber. The Pre-Emancipation History of the West Indies by Isaac Dookham www.Wikipedia.com www.golocaljamaica.com Research Question How effective were the Amelioration proposals in improving the condition of slavery in the British West Indies?