The West Indian Federation was a proposed political union of the British colonies in the West Indies which was formed in 1958 and dissolved in 1962. The main reason for the formation of the Federation was to strengthen the political social and economic ties in the Caribbean region. The federation was also intended to create a single unified market and give the Caribbean countries a stronger voice in international affairs. Additionally the Federation aimed to unify the legal systems of the colonies create a common currency and improve education and health services across the region.
The Federation sought to promote the economic development of the Caribbean by providing a unified market and allowing for the free movement of goods and people within the region. It also aimed to strengthen the regions ties with other countries through diplomatic and trade agreements. Finally the Federation sought to create a cohesive social identity by unifying the political commercial and cultural aspects of the Caribbean.
unity and ferternity
unity and ferternity
love and protect people
The West Indian Federation failed due to several reasons such as internal political conflicts among member states, differences in economic priorities, and challenges in creating a sense of shared identity among the diverse populations. Additionally, tensions over the distribution of power and resources further strained the federation, leading to its dissolution in 1962.
Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago funded most of the Federation's expenses so when they decided to pull out of the Federation, it collapsed because they had no money to do anything
Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago funded most of the Federation's expenses so when they decided to pull out of the Federation, it collapsed because they had no money to do anything
1.Establishment of the University of the West Indies (UWI) 2.Creation of a federal service s.s.s.c*
Because the colonists wanted to move west into French and Indian land.
The British wanted to move west because they wanted to use the land that they won from the French after the French and Indian War.
The motto of West Indies Federation is 'To dwell together in unity'.
The height of Federation West Tower at Moscow in Russia is 242 m.
The United Kingdom granted them independence as part of the Federation of the West Indies on January 3rd, 1958. When the West Indian Federation broke up in 1962 Jamaica declared itself an independent nation on August 6th, 1962.