Information sources Anything that may inform a person or provide knowledge

about something. Eg (books, archives, newspaper reports etc).

1. A magazine is a collection of articles and images about different topics of

popular interests and current events. It is also used to find up to date
information about general articles for people who are not necessarily
specialists about the topic.

2. Academic Journal This is a collection of articles usually written by

scholars in an academic or professional field. It is used when doing
scholarly research, what has been studied about a particular topic and to
find bibliographies that point to other relevant research.

3. Newspapers A collection of articles about current events usually

published daily; it is used to find current information on international and
local events.

4. Books A book covers virtually any topic, fact or fiction. It is used when
looking for lots of information, historical information; and to find
summaries of research to support an argument.

5. Website It allows one to access most types of information on the internet

through a browser.

Your source is a means of supporting the argument you make. This means that
the sources you reference need to be credible and trustworthy.

1. How do u know the sources are of value?

2. Who is the author and why are they important? (Credible sources are
written by authors respected in their field of study. Responsible, credible
authors will cite their sources so that you can check the accuracy and
support for what they have written).

3. How recent is the source? (The choice to seek recent sources depends on
your topic. Eg sources on the American civil war may be decades old and
still contain accurate information as opposed to sources on information
technology that experiences rapid changes need to be much more
current). Never use websites where an author cant be determined, unless
the site is from a credible university or any other reputable institution
(credible news outlet, government program).
Introduction for IA 5 marks

1. It should have an introductory paragraph Your theme and topic should be

clearly written or introduced and the relationship between them should be
clearly stated. The last two sentences should state why the topic was
chosen.

2. 2nd paragraph This is a statement of the problem, consider the objectives

of the research. Identify the issues that lead to the selection of the topic
and give a general idea of the people and the community being affected,
how long they have been affected.

3. 3rd paragraph Educational value of the research. This is where you

explain how u feel it will benefit or impact other studies or how will it
benefit others that come in contact with it.

4. 4th paragraph Ensure

Carib Studies Oct

19, 2016

Peasants The name given to the group of small farmers who developed after
1838.

Peasantry A system put in place which is ideal for a person to have enough
land to meet his or her needs or the needs of the family members

Phases of Peasantry:

1. Phase of establishment (1838-1860) This is the first state of peasantry.

This period was characterized by rapid acquisition of land holdings on a
continuous increase in the number of peasants. By 1842 officials were
reporting daily increases in numbers.

2. Phase of Consolidation (1860-1900) There was continued expansion in

the number of peasants in which farms of more than 5 acres were
common and there was a shift by the peasants to export crop production.
In Jamaica, exports of rum, sugar, coffee and pimento earned the country
and approximate of (pound sterling) 1,089,300 of which the peasants
contributed 10%. By 1890 the value of cash crops increased to (pound
sterling) 2,328,300 of which the peasant contributed 39%.

3. Period of Saturation (1900s)/failure to expand It reached its limits and

the expansion of peasants dominated the economy and society.

NB Ares where peasantry was evident:

Jamaica
Trinidad
 Winward Islands
British Guinea

Reasons for peasantry:

1. The desire for independence

2. Missionaries bought land and sold it to the ex-slaves at a cheaper cost
(one way they acquired land).
3. The desire of the ex-slaves to leave the plantation where they had suffered
hardship and pain.
4. Rents on the plantation for provision grounds and for housing was
expensive.
5. The stipulation that the ex-slaves had to work on the plantations if they
live on the plantations.

How they obtain land:

1. Illegal use of peoples land

2. Pooling of resources by ex-slaves to purchase land.

Obstacles peasants faced:

1. Planters refused to sell the ex-slaves land.

2. They adopted strict legislations against squatting on crown land
(government owned land).
3. They imposed higher rates of taxes on small lands.

Impacts of peasantry on the Caribbean:

1. It Reduced Labour on the plantation

2. Earning a foreign exchange
3. It helped Caribbean people to reduce their dependence on imported food
and they grew crops to sustain themselves and the local market
4. It lowered their dependendence on other people
5. Peasantry resulted in the formation of markets and villages