Michael Manley Flashcard Carib

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The U.S. reduced financial aid to Jamaica under Manley’s leadership because of his alignment with __________ nations.

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socialist, Socialist, Communist , communist

Front

Due to economic difficulties, Manley sought assistance from the __________, which marked the beginning of Jamaica's debt crisis.

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International Monetary Fund

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Why did Manley introduce the Bauxite Levy in 1974?

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To increase government revenue from multinational companies

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In what year did Michael Manley become Prime Minister of Jamaica?

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1972

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Manley’s nationalization efforts included full government control over tourism.

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False

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Which of the following was not a goal of Michael Manley’s democratic socialism? Reducing income inequality, Strengthening foreign business control, Expanding education and healthcare,

1. Empowering the poor

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Strengthening foreign business control

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Michael Manley’s economic policies were widely supported by the Jamaican middle and Upper class.

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False

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The ________ was introduced by Manley’s government in 1974 to tax multinational corporations in Jamaica’s mining sector.

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Bauxite Levy, bauxite levy

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The Land Lease Program of 1973 aimed to redistribute idle land to local farmers at a low cost.

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True