The Contract and Bahamian Workers Quiz

When did the second World War take place?

• 1930-1935

• 1939-1945

• 1945-1950

• 1950-1955

What was the arrangement between the governments of the United States and The Bahamas called?

• The Trade Deal

• The Contract

• The Partnership

• The Alliance

Why did many Americans go to Europe during the second World War?

• To go on vacation

• To start businesses

• To study abroad

• To join the troop

What was the impact of Americans going to Europe on farms and factories in the United States?

• They lacked workers

• They became more productive

• They had surplus workers

• They shut down

Where did Bahamian men and women travel to work during 'The Contract'?

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Canada

• Mexico

What did Bahamian workers send home to their families?

• Electronics

• Clothing

• Money

• Food supplies

What was the main purpose of 'The Contract' or 'The Project'?

• To boost the economy of The Bahamas

• To increase tourism

• To trade workers

• To start a war

What did Bahamian workers do on the farms and in factories in the United States?

• Teaching

• Entertainment

• Farming and manufacturing

• Selling products

What was the result of 'The Contract' on the families of Bahamian workers?

• They moved to the United States

• They became wealthy

• They suffered financially

• They had no impact

What did Bahamian workers do with the money they earned in the United States?

• Donated it to charity

• Invested in businesses

• Sent it home to their families

• Spent it on luxury items