Imagine that you are a Jamaican sugar planter in 1825. Write a letter to your banker in Britain explaining the amelioration policy and why most planters are unhappy with it.

In your letter be sure to mention the reasons for the introduction of the amelioration measures, their important features and the planters’ response to them.

Total 25 marks

Question 8:

Imagine that you are a member of the London Missionary Society on a visit to the Caribbean in 1837. Prepare a report to the Society explaining what the apprenticeship period was intended to achieve and why it was failing to do so.

In your report be sure to identify at least THREE of the relevant clauses of the 1833 Act, the sections beneficial to the apprentice and to the planter, and the dissatisfaction of both the planter and the apprentice.

Total 25 marks