Tobago History: Early Beginnings to Crown Colony
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What was the reason for the re-establishment of the THA in 1980?

  • To abolish the Crown Colony system
  • To merge Tobago with another island
  • To introduce the Representative government
  • To address disparities in the relationship between Trinidad and Tobago (correct)

What was the outcome of the first THA elections held in 1980?

  • The DAC won eight seats, and the PNM won four seats (correct)
  • The PNM won eight seats, and the DAC won four seats
  • The PNM won all twelve seats
  • The DAC won all twelve seats

What is the role of the Chief Secretary in the THA?

  • To head the Executive arm of the THA (correct)
  • To head the Legislative arm of the THA
  • To head the Judicial arm of the THA
  • To head the Administrative arm of the THA

In which year was the Crown Colony system introduced in Tobago?

<p>1877 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was the THA first established in 1768?

<p>George Town (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Cedula of Population of 1783?

<p>To populate Trinidad with settlers from Catholic nations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Cedula of Population of 1783 in terms of population growth?

<p>The population of Trinidad surged from about 1,000 to over 18,000 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where did key discussions and negotiations take place for the development of the Trinidad and Tobago Constitution of 1962?

<p>Marlborough House in London, United Kingdom (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Trinidad and Tobago Independence Act 1962?

<p>Trinidad and Tobago became a sovereign nation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How much land was granted to each Roman Catholic settler under the Cedula of Population of 1783?

<p>32 acres of land (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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