Jamaican Political History Quiz

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He is a Jamaican politician and labour leader who became the first prime minister of Jamaica.

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Sir Alexander Bustamante

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He was identified as the spokesman for workers during the 1938 labour rebellion.

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Alexander Bustamante

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He was known as the founder of the Universal Negro Improvement Association (UNIA).

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Marcus Garvey

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Who formed the party that was said to be the beginning of the national movement of self-government?

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Alexander Bustamante

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These two heroes were cousins who worked hard during the pre-independence period for Jamaica to become an independent nation.

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Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante

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Identify the correct order of events in Jamaica's History?

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Emancipation law Apprenticeship Full Emancipation Adult Suffrage

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“Take advantage of every opportunity; where there is none, make it for you.” What does this mean?

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Always take opportunities, look for them and work hard.

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Who supported the Jamaicans in the voting out of the West Indies Federation?

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Norman Manley

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They both represented the working class and worked towards Universal Adult Suffrage.

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Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante

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He preached self unity and self reliance and taught black people to be proud of themselves.

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Marcus Garvey