Slave rebellions erupted on the most benevolently ruled estates
Evidence
[T]he general response in Parliament was shock at the rebellion of the Demerara slaves, which seemed to come in response to amelioration measures and to occur on what were regarded as the most benevolently ruled estates. — Cedric J. Robinson, Black Marxism_ The Making of the Black…, 2064
Categorization
- QUESTION: Does this imply amelioration measures themselves provoked or emboldened rebellion — a causal dynamic worth investigating?