All about T&T's Independence

Trinidad and Tobago gained its independence from Spain on August 31st, 1962.

• True

• False

From which country did Trinidad and Tobago gain independence?

At midnight on 30th August, 1962, England's flag was lowered and the Trinidad and Tobago flag was raised for the first time.

• True

• False

How is Independence day celebrated in Trinidad and Tobago?

• military parade

• fireworks

• presentation of National Awards in a ceremony

• all of the above

This year made _____ years that Trinidad and Tobago became independent.

Until 1888, Trinidad and Tobago were separate territories.

• True

• False

Trinidad and Tobago's separation from England was proclaimed by the People's National Movement (PNM) founder and the country's first Prime Minister Eric Williams in 1962.

• True

• False

The PNM governed Trinidad and Tobago continuously from 1956 until the death of Dr. Williams in 1981.

• True

• False

Discipline, Production and Tolerance are the _____________ of Trinidad and Tobago.

After becoming independent, Trinidad and Tobago got its __________.

• own money

• own beaches

• own government

• all of the above