Structure and Formation of the West Indies Federation
Year in which the West Indies Federation was formed
What is 1958
Location of the Federation was situated in this territory
What is Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Dispute over which country should take control
What is Leadership Struggles
Community formed to enhance social and economic development
CARICOM
Colonial Power under which the federation was formed
What was Britain
This island nation was one of the key founding members of the Federation, later opting to leave.
What is Jamaica
Larger islands didn't want to support smaller islands
What is Economic inequlaity
Established for monetary/financial purpose
What is the Caribbean Development Bank
The main purpose of the federation
Promote political unity among Caribbean territories.
• Encourage economic cooperation to reduce dependency on Britain.
• Facilitate regional integration by pooling resources for development.
• Strengthen the Caribbean identity by fostering a sense of belonging.
Focused on Tourism and Agricultural Production
What is Antigua and Barbuda
Islands which gained independence after they left the Federation
What is Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago
Industry which pulls numerous persons from different culture to the Caribbean
What is Tourism
First Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation
Who is Sir Grantley Adams
Played a key role in Regional Agriculture and Sugar Production
St.Kitts and Nevis
Political move Jamaica made which weakened the federation
What is a referendum
Sport which became popular during the federation and is still significant today?
What is cricket?
The West Indies Federation was created largely to help with the decolonization process of this region.
What is the British Caribbean
Participated but had minimal influence on the federation
What is Montserrat
The lack of this ____________ hindered integration between member states and was a major challenge during the Federation.
What is Communication
Institution that was established for tertiary students
What is the University of the West Indies