Period 5
(1783-1838)
(1783-1838)
Eleutheran Adventurers
Due to the issue of slavery, which war began?
The America Civil War
Slavery was abolished in 1807 and the Act was passed by the British Parliament making it illegal to trade in humans as cargo in all British territories. Although slavery was abolished, slavery continued in British colonies until which year?
1934
What is the name of the Hotel that began construction in New Providence in 1859 and was completed in 1861?
The Royal Victoria Hotel
These three areas that are popular in New Providence were originally Liberated African Villages after 1807.
Adelaide, Carmichael and Gambier
After the American Civil War, what happened to The Bahamas?
The Bahamas suffered depression. Many industries (sisal, pineapples, etc.) were attempted. Many Bahamians moved to Florida and the Keys.
This Constituency located in Nassau was established and named after Governor Lewis Grant.
Grant's Town
Groups from five countries came to live in The Bahamas between 1870-1900. Which countries were they from?
China, Greece, Lebanon, Cuba and Haiti
In 1833, this individual who has a Primary School named after them became the first person of colour in the history of The Bahamas to win an election as a representative for the Town of Nassau.
Stephen Dillet
This area got its name because the first telegraph underwater cable was laid from Jupiter, Florida to Nassau at Goodman's Bay.
Cable Beach