Unit Flashcard: Trade Relations in The Bahamas

Front

In what year was the Burma Road Riot?

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1942

Front

Where was the new airport built? Options: Fox Hill, Coral Harbour, Governor's Harbour, Windsor Field

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Windsor Field

Front

Name the Construction Company that built the airport. Pleasantville Company, H& A Construction, Brokell Construction, United Shipping Company

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Pleasantville Company

Front

What was one immediate cause of the Riot?

Back

Unequal pay in the workplace

Front

Which trade/profession did not join the Strike? Options: hotel workers, teachers, sanitation workers, Church pastors

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Church pastors

Front

Which main industry in The Bahamas was impacted by the General Strike?

Back

Tourism

Front

Which political party supported the General Strike?

Back

Progressive Liberal Party

Front

Who was the leader of the Progressive Liberal Party during the General Strike?

Back

Sir Lynden Pindling

Front

Who led the taxicab drivers in a Strike?

Back

Sir Clifford Darling

Front

Who called the General Strike of 1958?

Back

Sir Randol Fawkes