Morant Bay rebellion

When

11 Oct 1865

Kind

Riot

Coordinates

17.88° N, 76.41° W

Description

war

1865 rebellion in Morant Bay, Jamaica

The Morant Bay Rebellion began with a protest march to the courthouse in Morant Bay, Jamaica, by hundreds of people led by preacher Paul Bogle. Some were armed with sticks and stones. After seven men were shot and killed by the volunteer militia, the protesters attacked and burned the courthouse and nearby buildings. Twenty-five people died. Over the next two days, poor freedmen rose in rebellion across most of St.

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