Majority Rule and it's importance

When did Majority Rule become a national Holiday

• 1964

• 2001

• 2014

• 2012

Which of these Bahamian Men contributed to Majority Rule in the Bahamas

• Sir Lynden Pindling

• Sir Milo Butler

• Sir Randol Fawkes

• all of the above

Why is Milo Butler being escorted out of the House of the Assembly

• He stood against the UBP's Gerrymandering electoral boundaries.

• He refused to stand for the entrance of the speaker.

• His behavior in the House of Assembly was deplorable.

• The color of his skin

Which one of the following responses explains the term" Colonialism"

• Ruling of many

• When a country claims dominance over many colonies.

• The conquering of a place by a few places

• None of the above

What is the reason for the riot held in The Bahamas in 1942

• The lack of jobs in The Bahamas at the time.

• The need for a proper government

• Black workers were not being treated fairly by the UBP

• All of the above

Why were these ladies protesting

• The right for women to vote

• The right for women to be employed

• Better wages for women

• For equal rights in The Bahamas

When did the General Strike take place and what was the catalyst?

• 1964 due to the lack of fairness in the employment sector.

• 1958 due to the monopoly of white own charter companies neglecting to offer black drivers work.

• 1960 due to the lack of black taxi cab drivers.

• 2001 lack of good health care.

What was the importance of The Bahamas gaining Majority Rule

• Britain was finally ready to acknowledge the Bahamas as an independent nation

• Blacks and whites would be equal.

• Bahamians could finally vote in the general election.

• It meant that the Bahamas had the majority of the vote which meant equality.

Which of these events contributed to Majority Rule in the Bahamas

• The General Strike

• Burma Road Riot

• The Formation of the Progressive Liberal Party

• All of the above

How was Randol Fawkes influential to the Fight for Equality in The Bahamas.

• He was the father of Labor

• Being an independent candidate and joining the PLP during a crucial election.

• Taking part of black Tuesday

• Leading the general strike.