Theme 8 – Caribbean Political Development up to 1985 (2012)
Question 15.
Examine THREE arguments used to promote the unification of the Leeward Islands in 1871 and THREE
reasons why this attempt at unification ended in failure.
Total 25 marks

Question 16.
Examine the economic, political and social factors which contributed to the collapse of the British West
Indies Federation in 1962. Discuss at least TWO factors for EACH area.
Total 25 marks

2010

Question 15.
Examine THREE reasons for the formation of the British West Indies Federation and THREE steps taken
between 1945 and 1958 to establish it.
Total 25 marks

Question 16.
Examine the role of EITHER Theophilus Albert Marryshow OR Sir Grantley Adams in the formation of
the British West Indies Federation of 1958.
In your response pay particular attention to the education, and career of the selected person and his impact
on the federal movement.
Total 25 marks

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