HISTORY Flashcards
(27 cards)
Where is Grenada located?
An island in the Lesser Antilles, north of Trinidad and Tobago.
What is Grenada commonly known as?
The ‘Spice Island’ due to its abundance of nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon.
What significant event occurred on February 7, 1974?
Grenada gained independence from Britain.
Who became the first Prime Minister of Grenada?
Eric Gairy, leader of the Grenada United Labour Party (GULP).
What social issue contributed to the Grenadian Revolution?
Widespread poverty despite independence.
What was a major economic dependency of Grenada?
Agriculture, particularly nutmeg, cocoa, and bananas.
What political issue involved Eric Gairy’s government?
Authoritarianism and suppression of opposition parties.
Fill in the blank: The New Jewel Movement (NJM) was led by _______.
Maurice Bishop.
What event marked the overthrow of Gairy’s government?
The NJM coup on March 13, 1979.
What was established after the NJM coup?
The People’s Revolutionary Government (PRG) with Maurice Bishop as Prime Minister.
What happened on October 19, 1983?
A power struggle within NJM led to Bishop’s house arrest and eventual execution.
What was the outcome of the U.S. invasion on October 25, 1983?
The overthrow of the PRG and restoration of democracy in 1984.
What were the U.S. justifications for the invasion of Grenada?
To remove a communist threat, protect American students, and restore political stability.
What social program did the PRG launch to improve education?
Mass literacy programs.
What healthcare improvements were made during the PRG rule?
Expansion of free services and construction of new hospitals and clinics.
What was a key political effect of the Grenadian Revolution?
Establishment of one-party rule under the PRG.
What kind of ties did the PRG maintain during its rule?
Close ties with Cuba and the Soviet Union.
What economic reform was implemented by the PRG?
Redistribution of land and formation of cooperatives.
What infrastructure project was built with Cuban help?
Point Salines International Airport.
True or False: Political parties were allowed to operate freely under the PRG.
False.
Fill in the blank: The NJM coup led to the suspension of the _______.
Constitution.
What was the fate of Maurice Bishop during the power struggle?
He was executed.
What was the role of the People’s Revolutionary Army (PRA) in the coup?
Executed the takeover of Gairy’s government.
What was one of the social effects of the Grenadian Revolution?
Promotion of gender equality and social programs.
