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How the British Came to Jamaica ?

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  • Q1
    What was the name of the British ruler who ordered the take over Islands in the Caribbean?
    Oliver Samuel
    Oliver Cromwell
    Ottis Cromwell
    Justin Lake
    45s
  • Q2
    In which year was Jamaica captured by the British?
    1955
    1655
    1855
    1755
    45s
  • Q3
    What was the name given to English Pirates?
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    captains
    sailors
    buccaneers
    se men
    45s
  • Q4
    What made Jamaica Britain's richest colony?
    corn plantations
    animal plantation
    sugar plantations
    45s
  • Q5
    During slavery, the government was headed by the ________
    prime minister
    plantation owners
    member of parliament
    Governor
    45s
  • Q6
    The British ruled Jamaica from 1655 to __________
    1762
    1962
    1862
    1972
    45s
  • Q7
    Who were indentured servants?
    slaves
    Tainos
    workers brought in from Europe and other countries who were paid to work on the sugar plantation.
    Caribs
    45s

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