The majority of ex slaves in Barbados returned to work on the sugar estates after Emancipation Mainly because

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Alternative employment was hard to acquire

Estate wages were increased to a regional amount

Planters offered many fringe benefits

The ex slaves could not cope with their new life

In his letter, Jefferson focuses on how citizens must participate in their government. He describes three main points. First, government's power comes from the people. Second, the people can choose their representation. Third, all citizens have rights and responsibilities. By participating in their government, citizens protect their own interests and rights.