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- 1. Multiple Choice
When did Majority Rule become a national Holiday
1964
2001
2014
2012
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which of these Bahamian Men contributed to Majority Rule in the Bahamas
Sir Lynden Pindling
Sir Milo Butler
Sir Randol Fawkes
all of the above
- 3. Multiple Choice
Why is Milo Butler being escorted out of the House of the Assembly
He stood against the UBP's Gerrymandering electoral boundaries.
He refused to stand for the entrance of the speaker.
His behavior in the House of Assembly was deplorable.
The color of his skin
- 4. Multiple Choice
Which one of the following responses explains the term" Colonialism"
Ruling of many
When a country claims dominance over many colonies.
The conquering of a place by a few places
None of the above
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the reason for the riot held in The Bahamas in 1942
The lack of jobs in The Bahamas at the time.
The need for a proper government
Black workers were not being treated fairly by the UBP
All of the above
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why were these ladies protesting
The right for women to vote
The right for women to be employed
Better wages for women
For equal rights in The Bahamas
- 7. Multiple Choice
When did the General Strike take place and what was the catalyst?
1964 due to the lack of fairness in the employment sector.
1958 due to the monopoly of white own charter companies neglecting to offer black drivers work.
1960 due to the lack of black taxi cab drivers.
2001 lack of good health care.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What was the importance of The Bahamas gaining Majority Rule
Britain was finally ready to acknowledge the Bahamas as an independent nation
Blacks and whites would be equal.
Bahamians could finally vote in the general election.
It meant that the Bahamas had the majority of the vote which meant equality.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of these events contributed to Majority Rule in the Bahamas
The General Strike
Burma Road Riot
The Formation of the Progressive Liberal Party
All of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
How was Randol Fawkes influential to the Fight for Equality in The Bahamas.
He was the father of Labor
Being an independent candidate and joining the PLP during a crucial election.
Taking part of black Tuesday
Leading the general strike.
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