Slavery in Jamaica

Major Events

Colonization with African slaves starts

1/1/1509 - 12/31/1509

Tacky's Revolt

1/1/1760 - 1/2/1760

Sam Sharp's Baptist War

12/1/1831 - 12/31/1831

Slavery Abolished in Jamaica, Start Apprenticeship Program

1/1/1834 - 1/3/1834

Slaves Completely Emancipated by British Crown

1/1/1838 - 12/1/1838

Morant Bay Rebellion

1/1/1865 - 12/31/1865