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The original inhabitants of Jamaica were the Taíno people.
The original inhabitants of Jamaica were the Taíno people.
True
The Taíno called the island Xaymaca, meaning 'land of fire and water.'
The Taíno called the island Xaymaca, meaning 'land of fire and water.'
False
Slavery was abolished in Jamaica in 1838.
Slavery was abolished in Jamaica in 1838.
True
Paul Bogle led the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1965.
Paul Bogle led the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1965.
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Jamaica's status was upgraded from colonial possession to British crown colony in 1938.
Jamaica's status was upgraded from colonial possession to British crown colony in 1938.
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The People's National Party (PNP) in Jamaica is considered a center-right political party.
The People's National Party (PNP) in Jamaica is considered a center-right political party.
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Jamaica gained full independence in 1962.
Jamaica gained full independence in 1962.
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Most elections in the 1980s and 1990s in Jamaica were free of fraud and violence.
Most elections in the 1980s and 1990s in Jamaica were free of fraud and violence.
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Jamaica's economy is negatively affected by high inflation, poverty, and low unemployment rates.
Jamaica's economy is negatively affected by high inflation, poverty, and low unemployment rates.
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Remittances from Jamaicans living abroad do not contribute to the economy of those who remain in Jamaica.
Remittances from Jamaicans living abroad do not contribute to the economy of those who remain in Jamaica.
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Study Notes
Jamaica's History
- The Taíno people were the original inhabitants of Jamaica.
- The Taíno people called Jamaica Xaymaca, which means "land of fire and water."
- Jamaica became a British crown colony in 1938.
- Slavery was abolished in Jamaica in 1838.
- Jamaica gained full independence in 1962.
Jamaica's Politics and Economy
- The People's National Party (PNP) is a center-right political party.
- Most elections in the 1980s and 1990s in Jamaica were free of fraud and violence.
- Jamaica's economy is negatively affected by high inflation, poverty, and low unemployment rates.
- Remittances from Jamaicans living abroad do not contribute to the economy of those who remain in Jamaica.
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Explore the history of Jamaica's original inhabitants, the Taíno (Arawak), and the colonization by the Spanish and later by the English. Learn about how the Taíno population was decimated and the island's eventual capture by the English in 1655.
