Dr. E. F. Gordon Part 2

In what year was Dr. Gordon appointed to the House of Assembly Inter-Racial Committee?

• 1353

• 1453

• 1953

• 1853

Dr. Gordon shared the title of Bermuda Hero with which of the following people?

• Roosevelt Brown,

• Dr. Pauulu Kamarekafego

• Sir Henry Tucker

• All of the above

Why did Dr. Gordon champion the rights of black Bermudian nurses?

• Because their American qualifications were not fully recognized by local medical authorities.

• Because black nurses were neve trained in nursing.

• Because black nurses were very smart

• All of the above

Why did Dr. Gordon champion the cause of Bermudian tradesmen working on the U.S. new bases?

• to show how smart he was

• to show how brave he was

• to help the Bermudian tradesmen get equal pay to their American counterparts.

In 1936 fewer than what percentage of Bermuda's population could vote?

• fewer than 2%

• fewer than 1%

• fewer than 5 %

• fewer than 10%

In 1936 who were the only people eligible to vote in Bermuda?

• black women

• white women property owners

• adult male property owners

• None of the above

Which of the quotes below was made by Dr. Gordon?

• "...By any means necessary..?

• "Democracy' is a mockery as far as Bermuda is concerned."

• "What is your greatest fear?"

• All of the above

In which parish was Dr. Gordon an MCP?

• Hamilton Parish

• Sandy's Parish

• Pembroke

• St. Georges

What did Dr. Gordon do in 1946?

• Travelled to the U.S. to deliver a petition organized by the BWA about social and political inequalities in Bermuda.

• Travelled to London to deliver a petition organized by the BWA about social and political inequalities in Bermuda.

• Travelled to Trinidad to deliver a petition organized by the BWA about social and political inequalities in Bermuda.

• Travelled to Cuba to deliver a petition organized by the BWA about social and political inequalities in Bermuda.

Which of the following complaints were in the petition taken to the British Colonial Secretary by Dr. Gordon?

• Trade unions in Bermuda had no political rights

• There was no social security in Bermuda

• There was no workmen's compensation or unemployment insurance

• Civil Service positions were reserved for whites only

• All of the above