Links with the Caribbean
A country that was formerly owned by another country.
A colony
___________ is when citizens of one country move to another country oftentimes to search for a better life.
Immigration
The Bahamas became independent on ____ ____, ____.
July 10th, 1972.
The head of state of The Bahamas is _____ _________ __
Queen Elizabeth ll.
An _______ of a country is simply the way in which a country manages its resources, and how its people spend their money.
Economy.
What are some signs of European influence?
Some signs of European influence are the architecture, education, and our police uniforms.
Many immigrants live in The Bahamas. They originate from countries such as China, Greece, Guyana, Jamaica, and _____.
Haiti
The main purpose of the government is to ____ ____ so that the country can function well.
Pass laws.
Christopher Columbus first landed on ___ ________ on October 12, 1492.
San Salvador.
A growth, a process of improvement.
Development.
______ stands for Caribbean Festival of Arts. This festival was created to encourage an appreciation of Caribbean culture. The festival began in 1972.
Carifesta
Why did people from Turks and Caicos come to The Bahamas?
They came because they were not able to earn enough money in their country.
General elections are held every _ years
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The Sports fishing capital of The Bahamas is ______.
Bimini.
_____ stands for Caribbean Free Trade Association. This was formed in 1965 to promote trade among Caribbean countries.
Carifta
Why did the Greeks come?
They came to work in the sponge industry.
The party that wins the majority of seats in the _____ __ ________ become the government.
House of Assembly
The current governor-general is ____ __________ ________.
Dame Marguerite Pindling.
Caricom stands for?
What are the aims of Caricom
Caricom stands for Caribbean Community. This organization promotes economic integration and cooperation.
To encourage free trade between member countries
To cooperate in economic development
To find solutions to common problems
To exchange information and work together
To coordinate foreign policies
Why did the Haitians come?
They came because they felt they were being treated unfairly and there were only a few jobs for them.
The party with the next majority of votes becomes the ________. Their leader becomes the leader of the ________.
Opposition, Opposition.
The boat building capital of The Bahamas is _____.
Abaco