How did Jamaica get its independence?

Answer 1

· For a long time, Britain wished to unite its Caribbean territories. Though many larger territories, including Jamaica, had objections, the group was joined together with the capital on Trinidad in 1958. The new group became the Federation of the West Indies. · The Federation was created in January of that year, and elections were set for March. Perhaps not surprisingly, Jamaica's Norman Manley and Alexander Bustamante created the two main political parties involved in this election, as well. Bustamante led both the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) and the Democratic Labour Party of the West Indies (DLPWI). Manley led his People's National Party (PNP) and the West Indies Federal Labour Party (WIFLP). · The WIFLP took the majority of the Federation's seats, but Sir Grantley Adams from Barbados became the first Prime Minister. Though much work was done to make the Federation work, by 1961 Jamaica had put forth a referendum for its removal from the Federation. The removal was granted and the British Government agreed to discuss Jamaica's independence. The Federation fell apart the following year. · Independence At Last With Britain's willingness to discuss Jamaica's independence and dominion within the British Commonwealth of Nations, things proceeded quickly.

Answer 2

As most of the British Empire was finally dissolved, the island negotiated its autonomy with the UK in the mid-1960s.

The island was explored by the British in 1624 and settled beginning in 1627. It eventually became a self-governing colony, although dominated by wealthy planters until enfranchisement was widened in 1942. For a brief period (1948-1952) it was part of the West Indies Federation. It became independent on November 30, 1966 although it remained a part of the Commonwealth of Nations.

Answer 3

Jamaica gained full independence from the United Kingdom by leaving the Federation in the year of 1962 on August 6th.

Answer 4

Jamaica slowly started cutting ties with the UK. It was then appointed to the Federation of the West Indies. It then gained independence by simply leaving the federation.

Answer 5

T&T were sick and tired of the british taking dumps on their land so they're like Ow HELL NO aint no body got time for that so they fought the British

Answer 6

Jamaica gained its independence from the United Kingdom in August 1962