SOCIAL STUDIES
The part of social studies that focuses on people and events of the past
What is history?
In 1892 the Cuban Revoluntary Party was set up to gain independence for both Cuba and Puerto Rico, with who has the leader?
Jose Marti
What is the year that slaves were granted full freedom to all slaves- Emancipation?
1838
What is the significane of celebrating Independence in the country Jamaica?
Independence Day celebrations bring the essence of patriotic feeling in our minds. Every year this glorious day is celebrated throughout the Caribbean and it revives the old memories about the hard work and struggles of all the freedom fighters and ancestors. On August the 6th, 1962 Jamaican Independence, the nation attained freedom from the governing British Rule.
What happened in 1884?
Return to elected representatives for the wwealthy few.
What is Independence?
Freedom from the control of others; self- government for a country.
Who were the first inhabitants of Jamaica?
Tanios
1655
Jamaica captured by the English
In what year did the labour unrest led to riots. First Trade Union ( B. I. T. U) and the first political Party ( P.N.P) formed.
In 1938.
What year was the internal Self- government established?
In 1959
The part of social studies that refers to people, places, and the environment.
What is geography?
In 2008, an athlete broke the Olympic Record ( for 100m and 200m) in Beijing, China.
Usain Bolt
The island- wide festivities celebrate Jamaica's culture and heritage and include church series, flag-raising ceremonies, festivals and performances to showcase talented performers from parishes, street dances and independence concert. What is this celebration for? And which dates are is it celebrated?
Emancipation Day August 1 and running up to Indepence Day on August 6.
Celebration of Jamaica indepence.
1962 ( Not referred to Jamaica becoming independent nor Jamaica admitted to United Nations)
First Native Governor General appointed.
What happened in 1957?
Cabinet Government was introduced.
Term that refers to when all adults citizens in a country are allowed to vote in elections for the government.
What is universal adult suffrage?
Who was born in Jamaica o July 4, 1893?
Norman Manley
1969
The state official that has the power to veto laws.
Who is the governor?
What happened in the year of 1969 to the Jamaican currency?
Jamaica currency changed from sterling currency ( pounds, shillings, pence) to decimal currency ( dollars and cents)
This person campaigned for equal rights and justice for black people.
Marcus Garvey
Jamaica sent its first football team ( Reggae Boyz) to the World Cup
In 1998
People voted with a two- party system: The PNP and JLP.
1954
A special vote called a referendum was held to find out if people wanted Jamaica to be independent or part of the West Indies Federation.
In the year 1961