Attempts by the British colonial government to crack down on the celebration of Carnival sparked the Canboulay Riots in 1881 and 1884.
In the early 20th century, the Water riots culminated in the destruction of the Red House,[1] the seat of government, by a mob of protestors.
In response to poor working conditions and inadequate pay, the Labour riots of 1937 shook Trinidad and led to the birth of the trade union movement.
The economic downturn following the end of the oil boom saw the People's National Movement losing power after 30 unbroken years in government.
Austerity measures introduced by the new National Alliance for Reconstruction government led to a series of protests by labour and social groups.