Rationale Slavery was probably the cruelest crime executed on a black African in the Caribbean. Although there were those who found it to be the norm‚ there isn’t an inch of doubt that slavery was an evil deed. This research is aimed at enlightening the reader on how the major revolts in Jamaica affected its society. Table of Contents Acknowledgement Introduction When the British took over Jamaica in 1655‚ the one thing on their mind was to make a profit
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BURU IN JAMAICA During the period of slavery in Jamaica‚ Christmastime was usually the only opportunity that the slaves had to have any type of celebrations. In light of this‚ Christmas was characterized by many activities where the slaves feasted‚ sang‚ danced and just enjoyed themselves. One of the main activities that were observed at this time was masquerading. This occurred in two forms‚ Jonkunnu‚ with which most people are familiar‚ and Buru. Buru is an African-derived masquerade celebration
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The scenario of the bicentenary of the Haitian revolution gives us a platform of a tragic scene that leads back to the events that led to the declaration of independence of Haiti in 1804. Haiti is invariably the static space of racial agony in Caribbean literature. Alejo Carpentier uses images of pure blackness and religious rites to evoke mythical Haiti in The Kingdom of this World. Toussaint is never mentioned in this novel of revolutionary Haiti‚ in which a decadent France faces a vigorous Haiti
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slave rebellion in the United States history” 1. After the Patriot War of 1812 black refugees sought protection along the Manatee River. The Manatee River provided the refuges “fertile farm land‚ rich hunting grounds and access to the Caribbean and the broader of Atlantic world”2. Following Battle of New Orleans in 1812 the community of Angola grew even larger with black soldiers who set up camp upstream from Angola. As the Angola community grew talk of a free black community reach the
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came to the Caribbean in the 1500’s with their own religion‚ which was seen as unfit by the white slave owners. Most plantation owners in the Caribbean were members of the Roman Catholic Church‚ so they forced their slaves to disregard their native religions and become Catholic. Soon‚ the slaves realized that they could still practice their West African religion as long as it was disguised as Catholicism‚ and Santería was born. Now it’s practiced in the United States‚ Cuba‚ the Caribbean‚ Mexico‚ Puerto
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With over one hundred rivers and its tallest mountain peak over 7‚000 feet‚ Jamaica is just off the coast of Florida. Jamaica is the third largest island in the Caribbean‚ just right behind Cuba and Hispaniola. The longest river in Jamaica is Rio Minho. The widest river is the Black River (Worldatlas). In 2009‚ Jamaica’s population was approximately 2.8 million citizens (Glennie Chappell). First and foremost‚ the majestic limestone plateau covers almost two thirds of the island. Stretching
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from the book Crossroads of Empire: The European-Caribbean Connection‚ 1492-1992‚ by Alan Gregor Cobely; pgs 23-30 TAINO AND KALINAGO RESISTANCE TO EUROPEANS According to recent archaeological evidence‚ the Kalinago were the last migrant group to settle in the Caribbean prior to the arrival of the Europeans in 1492. The Columbus mission found three native groups‚ of different derivation and cultural attainments‚ but all of whom entered the Caribbean from the region of South America known as the Guianas
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a result these people attacked but it was futile and many of them died. This was because the Spanish men were better armed with steal and metal weapons‚ powerful crossbows unlike the simple arrows and bows of the indigenous people. As taken from Caribbean History: Foundations Book 1 written by William Claypole and John Robottom it says ‘The Spaniards used horses for quick attacks and retreats‚ while the Tainos suffered dreadful casualties by rushing headlong at the enemy. In a very short time‚ tens
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Portuguese and Spanish Slavery Thus when Portugal and Spain established the first American colonies‚ they first introduced Africans as a labor source in the New World. Both encountered difficulties turning the native American people into a slave labor force. The Spanish were more successful as they encountered the settled agraian societies of the Andes and central Mexico. The Spanish engaged in a debate concerning the humanity of the Native Americans. The Native Americans were in the end turned into
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My cultural background includes Jamaica. Jamaica is located in the Caribbean and is part of North America. On average‚ the temperature is between 80 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Nights are colder than the days‚ and the mountain areas are colder than the lower land throughout the year. One of the colder mountain areas is the Blue Mountain Range since it is the tallest mountain on the island. When it rains in Jamaica‚ it rains for short periods of time‚ and the rainfall is light. People in Jamaica wear
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