Jamaican History Quiz

What was the most important change brought about as a result of the Morant Bay Rebellion?

• Creation of the West Indies Federation

• Introduction of Crown Colony government

• Formation of the Jamaica Labour Party

• Establishment of the People's National Party

Who was arrested along with Alexander Bustamante after the waterfront was shutdown?

• The British Inspector

• Norman Manley

• JAG Smith

• St William Grant

What action did Bustamante take after resigning from the PNP and withdrawing the BITU from the Trade Union Council?

• He joined the People's National Party

• He continued to lead the BITU

• He formed the Jamaica Labour Party

• He retired from politics

Who founded the People's National Party in 1938?

• The British Inspector

• Alexander Bustamante

• JAG Smith

• Norman Manley

What did the New Constitution of 1944 grant to the Jamaican people?

• Full adult suffrage

• Limited voting rights

• No voting rights

• Voting rights for men only

Who served as Jamaica's first and only Premier from 1959 to independence in 1962?

• JAG Smith

• Norman Manley

• The British Inspector

• Alexander Bustamante

What kind of vote on a single issue is called a referendum?

• Vote for independence

• Vote for self-government

• Vote for universal adult suffrage

• Vote for joining the West Indies Federation

Who successfully negotiated the terms of Jamaica's independence from Britain?

• The British Inspector

• Alexander Bustamante

• Norman Manley

• JAG Smith

What did Manley call on the Jamaican people to vote on regarding the West Indies Federation?

• Membership in the Federation

• Expansion of the Federation

• Independence from the Federation

• Dissolution of the Federation

What did Bustamante do to improve workers' conditions?

• Retired from politics

• Lent money to people

• Opposed workers' rights

• Joined the PNP