Bahamas independence movement
GPTKB entity
Statements (59)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:political_movement
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| gptkbp:alliance |
gptkb:Progressive_Liberal_Party
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| gptkbp:community_impact |
gptkb:political_reforms
gptkb:cultural_revival economic development initiatives educational reforms increased national identity |
| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
Bahamas nationalism
|
| gptkbp:date |
July 10, 1973
|
| gptkbp:goal |
independence from British colonial rule
|
| gptkbp:government_type |
gptkb:administration
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
post-World War II decolonization
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
established a parliamentary democracy
influenced international relations led to the formation of new political parties encouraged political participation fostered community engagement inspired youth activism encouraged cultural exchange fostered national pride contributed to regional stability influenced cultural expressions promoted social justice initiatives promoted environmental awareness influenced the arts and literature shaped economic policies shaped national policies marked end of colonial rule influenced national symbols influenced tourism policies promoted regional cooperation led to the establishment of national holidays encouraged diaspora engagement encouraged self-determination enhanced global awareness of Caribbean issues influenced future Caribbean politics led to the establishment of a national flag led to the establishment of national institutions shaped the national narrative |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bahamas independence movement
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:Civil_Rights_Movement
|
| gptkbp:inspired_by |
other Caribbean independence movements
|
| gptkbp:international_response |
from the United Nations
|
| gptkbp:is_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Independence_Day
|
| gptkbp:key |
Independence Constitution
|
| gptkbp:key_event |
1964 constitutional conference
1973 independence |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Lynden_Pindling
|
| gptkbp:negotiated_by |
gptkb:British_government
|
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Cecil_Wallace-Whitfield
gptkb:Sir_Milo_Butler |
| gptkbp:political_party |
gptkb:Free_National_Movement
|
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
new constitution
creation of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas |
| gptkbp:strategy |
referendums
political activism |
| gptkbp:support |
increased during the 1960s
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Lynden_Pindling
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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