Majority Rule Part 3

What was the political party that controlled a large percentage of the vote before Majority Rule?

• Democratic National Alliance (DNA)

• United Bahamian Party (UBP)

• Progressive Liberal Party (PLP)

• Bahamian Independence Party (BIP)

What significant event is referred to as Black Tuesday?

• The formation of the PLP

• The first election in The Bahamas

• A powerful demonstration by the people

• The declaration of independence

Who threw the mace out of the window during Black Tuesday?

• Sir Hubert Ingraham

• Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Milo Butler

What did Sir Milo Butler throw out of the window during the demonstration?

• A document

• A flag

• The hourglass

• The mace

What was the outcome of the General Election on January 10, 1967?

• Independents won

• Both parties tied

• UBP won outright

• PLP won outright

Who became the first black Premier of The Bahamas?

• Sir Arthur Foulkes

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield

• Sir Milo Butler

In what year did The Bahamas officially become an independent nation?

• 1967

• 1965

• 1973

• 1980

What title was changed from Premier to in 1969?

• Chancellor

• Prime Minister

• Governor General

• President

Who was the first Bahamian Governor General after independence?

• Sir Arthur Foulkes

• Sir Cecil Wallace Whitfield

• Sir Milo Butler

• Sir Lynden Pindling

What was the main message of Black Tuesday?

• Elections should be canceled

• Politicians should resign

• Authority lies with the people

• People should not vote