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    In 1831 right after the Christmas celebration the slaves in Western Jamaica rose up in rebellion. This revolt is known to many though maybe varying in names it is none the less the same revolt in 1831. Popularly called the Christmas Uprising- due to the time of year it occurred‚ the Sam Sharpe Rebellion- named after the main instigator of the 1831 revolt‚ the Baptist War- they were thought to be the one who influenced the Africans into starting the revolt ;or rather simply the Great Jamaican Slave

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    history of Jamaica Today Jamaica is very lively and exciting. People went these streets like bees from the very first sun rays hits the street. From four in the morning‚ delivery trucks starts to flood the streets. To deliver all kinds of goods that provides necessity (from newspapers to food supply) to keep this street running like a well oiled machine. At six in the morning public transportation starts to claim the street for workers and students. After six you will see Jamaica swirling with

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    If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ I would travel to… Jamaica “If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ I would travel to Jamaica” If I could travel anywhere in the world‚ where would I go? My number one place in the world to travel to would be Jamaica. Jamaica to me is one of the most beautiful‚ exotic‚ and tropical place I have ever researched. My main reason to travel to Jamaica would be to explore the Dunn’s River Falls. I would also explore Montego Bay as well as to

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    Jamaica is an island country in the Caribbean. Its absolute location is 18.1096 degrees North and 77.2975 degrees West. There are no countries that border this island‚ but there are some that surround it. Jamaica is 238 miles from Cuba‚ 600 miles away from Mexico‚ 99.4 miles from Haiti‚ 1245 miles from the equator‚ 469.1 miles from the Dominican Republic‚ and 479 miles away from the Bahamas. Jamaica is greatly known for its resorts‚ diving‚ and snorkeling sites. There over 100 rivers‚ but most of

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    Descriptive Essay 520 words My Vacation in Jamaica For my birthday‚ I wanted to go somewhere I’ve never been before‚ see things I’ve never seen. I decided to go to Ocho Rios‚ Jamaica. I flew in‚ and stayed at a beautiful all inclusive resort. The beaches and weather were flawless‚ the staff was astonishing and the food was unlimited. Plenty of activities to enjoy. It was definitely a good  destination for my birthday. When I walked up from the cab I was in shock of how detailed this

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    Brooke Boyd English/Comp Mrs. Goslin 31 March 2014 Childhood Christmas to Adulthood Christmas Christmas as a child for me was very fun. I got many presents from Santa as well as many from relatives. Christmas was probably my favorite holiday of the year‚ to me it meant that if I was good enough Santa would bring me presents. Most of the time I was very good and never got into trouble. In my family when you go from childhood to adulthood it becomes a big deal. For starters you open presents

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    The island of Jamaica is very rich in culture and has many historic turnabouts throughout the years. The country has a rich and complex history including being the first country to have Arawak and Taino Indians settle there. The Arawak Indians of South America were the first people to settle in Jamaica the named the island Xaymaca meaning land of wood and water. Christopher Columbus’ first arrival was in 1494. Christopher Columbus’ son settled in Jamaica in 1509. During Spain’s occupation on the

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    The Sam Sharpe Rebellion:  Causes of the Rebellion There are several reasons for the 1831 revolt in Jamaica. One of the main reasons given for the revolt was that the enslaved was led to believe that emancipation was being withheld. In Jamaica reports spread among the slaves that their "free paper" had come from England but their masters were holding them in bondage. It was obvious that the slaves knew roughly what was going on‚ but they did not know the precise details. Another cause was the

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    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. Tobacco had been the top selling crop until the demand for sugar in Europe was more than the demand for tobacco. The

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    Frankenstein. Indeed you have entranced many readers by the horrific story you have created. Although the publication of the 1818 edition of the novel was successful‚ we the people at Universal Publishing feel the your latest 1831 edition will increase the novels‘ appreciation. In fact‚ the 1831 edition of Frankenstein is more effective in developing the characters‚ plot‚ and themes. There are many reasons why the latest edition is superior. Firstly‚ the 1818 edition is less effective in demonstrating how

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