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Introductory
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Question 1
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Were slaves justified in such actions as stealing from and poisoning their masters? Why or why not?
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Question 2
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Assess the impact of the Maroon alliance with Sir Francis Drake, providing examples to support your answer.
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The Early Spanish Period: 1502 to the Early 1600s
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Question 3
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Did the geography of the Caribbean help or hinder the efforts of the Maroons? Justify your answer.
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Question 4
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Compare and contrast British and French reactions to Maroons.
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Marronage Continues Under the Northern Europeans
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Question 5
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What does Sir William Young use as evidence of Black Carib savagery? In your opinion, does his evidence support his claim?
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Marronage Continues Under the Northern Europeans
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Question 6
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Compare and contrast marronage under Spanish and Northern European control.
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The Early Spanish Period: 1502 to the Early 1600s and Marronage Continues Under the Northern Europeans
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Question 7
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Which factor contributed most to the eventual British defeat of the St. Vincent Caribs? Justify your answer.
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The Maroon Proto-States: St. Vincent
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Question 8
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In your opinion, were the proto-states of Dominica and St. Vincent legitimate governments? Why or why not?
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The Maroon Proto-States: Dominica and St. Vincent
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Question 9
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Analyze the impact of alliances between the Maroons and various European nations.
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The Maroon Proto-States: Dominica and St. Vincent
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Question 10
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In your opinion, did the various European colonizing countries respect the Caribbean Maroons? Use specific examples to support your answer.
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