Belco Riots

Which of the following choices best defines strike?

• To refrain from working

• To miss a ball while playing baseball

• To disagree with your employer

• None of the above

Which of the following choices best defines picket?

• Protesting by performing a dance in a particular way

• Protesting by encourage others to not enter an establishment

• Protesting by marching

• Protesting by signing a letter

Which of the following choices best defines riot?

• To protest by making loud noises

• To protest by marching

• To protest by looting, vandalism and disturbing the peace

• None of the above

What were the causes of the Belco riots?

• Belco employees wanted union representation

• Belco employers did not want its workers to have union representation

• Belco employees had grievances with their employers

• All of the above

The Belco riots occurred in which of the following years?

• 1865

• 1765

• 1905

• 1965

In which of the following years was the Riot Act become law in Bermuda?

• 1705

• 1905

• 2005

• 2015

Which of the following choices best describe how the Belco riots began?

• a letter writing campaign

• picketing

• marching

• signing petitions

How many police officers were injured during the Belco riots?

• 7

• 17

• 37

• 27

How many citizens were jailed during after the riot?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

How many citizens were fined for their actions after the riot?

• 12

• 13

• 14

• 24