FOCUS QUESTION
How did Jamaica achieve independence?
SPECIFIC OBJS.
1. Explain the importance of Independence Day
2. Compare how independence is celebrated in Jamaica and other countries
CONTENT SUMMARY
Haiti and Cuba both fought for their independence from their colonial masters by violent means, whereas Jamaica achieved independence from Great Britain peacefully through negotiations.
A Grand Gala featuring hundreds of performers from across Jamaica, is held at the National Stadium in Kingston on Independence Day. This event is normally carried live on television so all Jamaicans can be included. There are sometimes float parades, especially in Kingston. The list of National Honours which will be handed out on Heroes Day in October, is published on Independence Day.
People normally dress in the Jamaican colours. (black, green, gold) or they may choose to wear bandana material. The national colours are also use to decorate the festival venues as well as government offices and business premises.
ENGAGE
Students let us review our past lesson on Independence in Jamaica, Haiti and Cuba.
(a) Name the order in which they gained independence, the year and from whom.
(b) What is the difference in the way these countries gained independence?
EXPLORE
Now what is the importance of independence?
What is the importance of Independence Day in Jamaica?
When is it celebrated?
Why was this day chosen?
How do Jamaicans celebrate this day?
Let us look at this video clip which shows one of Jamaica's Independence day celebrations. Pay attention to some of the activities for the day.
How do you think other countries like Haiti and Cuba celebrate theirs?
Let us read page look at the video clip below to see how Cubans celebrate their independence.
Video: Cuban Independence.
EXPLAIN
What is the importance of independence?
How is independence celebrated ?
EXTEND/ELABORATE
EVALUATE
Task 1
Write a letter to a friend in Canada, explaining how Independence is celebrated in Jamaica.
Task 2
Choose the correct response in each case.
1. Which of the following would be necessary for our independence celebration?
(a) serving the national dish
(b) displaying an image of the Lignum Vitae
(c) displaying an image of the Humming Bird
(d) playing/singing of the National Anthem
2. Indicate which country was helped by each leader on their journey to independence.
|
LEADERS |
COUNTRIES |
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Jamaica |
Haiti |
Cuba |
|
|
Toussaint L’Ouverture |
O |
O |
O |
|
Norman Manley |
O |
O |
O |
|
Jose Marti |
O |
O |
O |
|
Alexander Bustamante |
O |
O |
O |
3. Select the odd one out from the statements about an INDEPENDENT nation.
(a) the country's own emblems are used
(b) the country has its own government
(c) the citizens have a right to elect their government
(d) the country continues to sing the national anthem of their mother land
4. Country D is on the road to self-government. Which two (2) options present arguments in support of the country's move?
O (A) Citizens of the country will now have a say in how the country is governed.
O (B) Citizens will now be able to participate in peaceful demonstrations.
O (C) The country will now be able to progress in the way that its citizens think is best.
O (D) Citizens will now be free to travel to other countries
5. Which of the following criteria fits a dependent state?
(a) It has its own constitution
(b) It has its own currencies and banknotes
(c) It will be defended by its mother country.
(d) It chooses its own leaders
6. Study the table below then answer the question that follows.
|
Country |
Year of independence |
|
Haiti |
1804 |
|
Cuba |
1902 |
|
Jamaica |
1962 |
How many years before Jamaica did Haiti gain independence?
(a) 60 (b) 162 (c) 158 (d) 58
7. Which is true of Cuba's independence?
(a) Cuba gained independence from Spain in 1898
(b) Cuba gained independence from USA in 1902.
(c) Cuba gained independence from Carlos Manuel de Cespedes in 1868.
(d) Cuba gained independence from Jose Marti in 1886
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