Argument For Independence Flashcards
1
Q
In which year did the PLP pledge their commitment to make The Bahamas an independent nation?
A
1971
2
Q
Discuss the group/people who opposed the idea of independence.
A
Orville Turnquest and his party were opposed to the idea of independence because it would be premature and expensive.
Cecil Wallace said that it would break the country into small groups and countries like Abaco wouldn’t associate with The Bahamas due to insufficient preparation
3
Q
State and discuss the view of one person who felt the Bahamas was ready for independence.
A
An editor of the Tribune said that an independent Bahamas would become a threat to the security of the United States and such as to the Western Hemisphere
