The governor quickly proclaimed martial law. As usual their first response was force and repression! The militia was called out to suppress the rebellion. Ringleaders were caught, brutally and publicly flogged and then hung. This forced the Imperial government to change its response. It effected a change from the Old Representative System to Crown Colony government. All colonies EXCEPT BARBADOS instituted this new form of government. It was more responsive to the needs of the public but the attitude of control and superiority was basically the same. Reforms of Crown Colony Government Public works: roads, bridges etc. Police Force District Courts Social services: Boards of Health, Government Hospitals constructed
The governor quickly proclaimed martial law. As usual their first response was force and repression! The militia was called out to suppress the rebellion. Ringleaders were caught, brutally and publicly flogged and then hung. This forced the Imperial government to change its response. It effected a change from the Old Representative System to Crown Colony government. All colonies EXCEPT BARBADOS instituted this new form of government. It was more responsive to the needs of the public but the attitude of control and superiority was basically the same. Reforms of Crown Colony Government Public works: roads, bridges etc. Police Force District Courts Social services: Boards of Health, Government Hospitals constructed