Clement Osbourne Payne's Contributions to the 1937 Riots

Where was Clement Payne born?

• Trinidad

• Barbados

• Jamaica

• Haiti

What was Clement Payne involved with in Trinidad?

• Trade unionism

• Farming

• Teaching

• Fishing

What did Clement Payne try to convince black people to do in 1937?

• Join the planters class

• Leave the country

• Stay oppressed

• Seek a better life

What was Clement Payne accused of lying about?

• His family

• His occupation

• His birthplace

• His age

What was the punishment given to Clement Payne when found guilty?

• Pay 10 pounds or spend three months in prison

• Community service

• No punishment

• Fine of 100 pounds

What was Clement Payne's slogan?

• Follow the rules!

• Silence is golden!

• Violence is the answer!

• Educate, agitate but do not violate!

What was the purpose of the mission approved by the British Government?

• To start a revolution

• To deport Clement Payne

• To investigate the situation in Barbados and other British West Indies territories

• To build a cultural center

When did Clement Payne pass away?

• April 7th, 1941

• June 15th, 1935

• December 25th, 1950

• March 10th, 1928

What was created in 1989 to honor Clement Payne?

• The Clement Payne Cultural Center

• A statue in his name

• A holiday

• A school

How many people died during the 1937 riots in Barbados?

• Twenty

• Fourteen

• Ten

• Five