| Like any other country in 1929, Jamaica was | | | | referendum was called to determine whether or |
| experiencing a drop in its economic growth. | | | | not the people of Jamaica should remain a |
| The effects of this were starting to show in | | | | part of the federation. The people chose |
| a decline of social conditions. In 1938 the | | | | independence. |
| labor riots were a turning point in the | | | | |
| history of Jamaica and its independence. | | | | In January 1962, a draft of the Independence |
| | | | Constitution was brought before both Houses |
| The Bustamante Industrial Trade Union (BITU) | | | | and after a full debate was unanimously |
| was formed by Alexander Bustamante. This | | | | approved. It was also agreed that the 300 |
| labor union was later to be involved with the | | | | year old Coat of Arms would be retained and |
| Jamaica Labor Party. In 1938 Norman Manley, | | | | the Latin motto "Indus Uterque Serviet Uni" |
| cousin to Alexander Bustmante, formed the | | | | changed to one in English "Out of Many One |
| Peoples National Party. | | | | People". |
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| Manley led the country to Self Government and | | | | At midnight 5th August 1962 the British Flag |
| later on Bustamante became the first prime | | | | was lowered and the Jamaican Flag was hoisted |
| minister of Jamaica. | | | | for the first time. On the 6th of August 1962 |
| | | | Jamaica was given its independence. Sir |
| In 1944 Adult Suffrage was granted giving all | | | | Kenneth Blackburne was the last Colonial |
| males and females over the age of 21 to vote. | | | | Governor and the first Governor General. |
| The first election held under the Universal | | | | Afterwards, Sir Clifford Campbell, formerly |
| Adult Suffrage was held in 1944 and the | | | | President of the Senate, became the first |
| Jamaica Labor Party won 25 out of 32 seats. | | | | Jamaican Governor General. |
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| The Federation of the West Indies was started | | | | Jamaica today is a great place to visit for |
| in 1959 and Jamaica was part of this group. A | | | | vacation and enjoy the beautiful scenery. |