Bahamian History - Majority Rule to Independence

What was the Bahamas known as (called) before independence?

• the Colony of the Bahamas

• Freedom land

• Independant Islands

Before the Bahamas independence in 1942, workers were paid the same regardless to color or gender.

• TRUE

• False

Before the PLP was formed the United Bahamian Party (UBP) governed fairly without predudice

• TRUE

• False

Men that were unskilled workers were paid 4 shillings and women were paid 2 shillings

• TRUE

• False

1 shilling = 8cents

2 shillings = 16 cents

4 chillings = 32 cents

• TRUE

• False

The Progressive Liberal Party represented the Black Bahamian

to be empowered and have a voice

• TRUE

• False

What is a shilling ?

• Type of British coin used from the 16th century to 1971

• A type a spice used to cook with

• Fiid fed to livestock

The Bahamas Federation of Labour was established in

• 1492

• 1942

• 1973

The Burma Road Riot took place in

• 1953

• 1942

• 1973

The Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) was formed in

• 1953

• 1942

• 1973