Essay on genocide and revolution central themes in the...

â€Å"To what extent can it be argued that genocide and revolution are central themes in Caribbean History?† There is no doubt that both genocide and revolution have been part of Caribbean History. They have indeed help to shape the Caribbean as we know it; a diversified and rich cultural hub. Genocide has to do with the wiping out of an entire race of people while revolution deals with a complete and drastic change. Upon studying history or more specifically Caribbean history we would note that both elements were present in its makeup. This is a fact. We must now then go on to examine how central a part both genocide and revolution played. Caribbean history as we know it began with the migration of the aboriginals/ pre-ceramic†¦show more content†¦This revolution as it is was a major element of change to the Caribbean economically and socially as well. With the introduction of sugar plantations there was chattel slavery and all its implications on Caribbean heritage and history. John F. Campbell (2010) in his study posited that Caribbean enslavement and its West African labour force was purely the result of economic necessity. Chattel slavery brought with it a series of revolts and revolutions. This was not surprising considering the conditions under which the enslaved Africans had to live. Africans were view as property and as such had no rights and could be murdered or raped without redress. It was no wonder that, the Caribbean sugar estate was the destruction of the identity of the enslaved person both mentally and physically. (Campbell 2010). The denigration of the enslaved was so much that revolts and rebellions were a constant throughout the enslaved period. Most significant to note however were those that brought about society as we know it today. They are as follows, the Haitian Revolution, the Cuban Revolution and the Morant Bay Rebellion. I will now seek to discuss these individually in a consecutive order. The Haitian Revolution was described by C.L.R. James (2000) as the most successful slave revolt in history. He goes on to state that the revolution was one of the great epics of revolutionary struggle andShow MoreRelatedThe Impact Of Rastafari On The Culture Through The Voices Of The Rastafari2537 Words   |  11 PagesImpact of Rastafari May 13, 2015 Reggae as a Means of Social Transformation Through The Voices of the Rastafari Jamaica, the third largest Caribbean island is not only home to tropical weather and picturesque landscapes, but also to social unrest and perhaps some of the most rebellious people. Since its existence, this nation has seen a series of revolutions and riots in efforts to reverse the unjust social, economic, and political conditions. The most influential of these revolutionary efforts contributedRead MoreOne Significant Change That Has Occurred in the World Between 1900 and 2005. Explain the Impact This Change Has Made on Our Lives and Why It Is an Important Change.163893 Words   |  656 Pagesthat a new era had begun. A compelling case can be made for viewing the decades of the global scramble for colonies after 1870 as a predictable culmination of the long nineteenth century, which was ushered in by the industrial and political revolutions of the late 1700s. But at the same time, without serious attention to the processes and misguided policies that led to decades of agrarian and industrial depression from the late 1860s to the 1890s, as well as the social tensions and politicalRead MoreNotes18856 Words   |  76 PagesPeters’ adventures M04_KHAF1713_04_SE_C04.indd 101 1/18/12 10:30 AM  102 C ha p t e r 4â€Æ' Colonialism and the African Experience secured Tanganyika for his kaiser. Britain’s Cecil John Rhodes’ exploits yielded a huge chunk of central Africa for his king. Henry Morton Stanley’s expeditions to Africa paved the way for the Belgians’ King Leopold to acquire the Congo—which he ironically named â€Å"The Congo Free State.† And Portugal’s Prince Henry and others who followed founded an