Jamaica, Cuba and Haiti: Path to Independence

What is a colony?

• A country governing itself

• A country governed from abroad or by another country

• A country with lots of money

• A poor under-developed country

Universal Adult Suffrage

The word "Suffrage" means...

• being able to vote to choose a Government

• being able to buy food

• being able to travel from country to country

• being able to move about freely

Who formed the BITU?

• Sir William Grant

• Norman Manley

• Alexander Bustamante

• P.J. Patterson

What date did Jamaica gain independence?

• April 16, 1972

• August 6, 1982

• August 6, 1962

• April 6, 1962

Haiti was ruled under which colony?

• French

• British

• Spanish

• Dutch

Which Caribbean country first gained Independence?

• Cuba

• Haiti

• Jamaica

• Trinidad

Cuba gained independence in 1902 from ______________.

• USA

• Britain

• France

• Spain

Who helped Haiti to gain Independence?

• Marcus Garvey

• Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

• Jose Marti

• Toussaint Louverture

Who helped Cuba to gain Independence?

• Marcus Garvey

• Carlos Manuel de Cespedes

• Jose Marti

• Toussaint Louverture

What does being an "Independent Country" mean?

• Free to make your own decisions

• Able to earn enough income to live well and support your family

• A "mother" country will defend you

• Own currency and banks

• We can't represent ourselves internationally