Jamaica 1865: George William Gordon and the Morant Bay Trial

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Jamaica 1865: George William Gordon and the Morant Bay Trial

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In this episode of The History of Jamaica, Lucas and Luna dive into the controversial trial and execution of George William Gordon, a mixed-race politician hanged after the 1865 Morant Bay Rebellion. They explore Gordon's background as a landowner and member of the House of Assembly, his outspoken criticism of Governor Edward John Eyre, and the kangaroo court martial that sentenced him to death. The hosts discuss the political tensions in post-emancipation Jamaica, the role of the Colonial Office, and the aftermath of the rebellion, including the Royal Commission that ultimately condemned Eyre's actions. This episode sheds light on a pivotal moment in Jamaican history that led to the end of the island's representative government and the imposition of Crown Colony rule. #GeorgeWilliamGordon #MorantBayRebellion #EdwardJohnEyre #Jamaica #CrownColony #HouseOfAssembly #MartialLaw #RoyalCommission #1865 #PaulBogle #StThomasInTheEast #JamaicaHistory #CaribbeanHistory #Colonialism #History #FexingoHistory #Podcast #Biography Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo

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