Jamaica gained independence from UK on this day in 1962; read its struggle story here

On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became an independent and sovereign nation forty years ago after it was colonized for more than 300 hundred years by British Empire on this day. While most countries in English-speaking Caribbean were under British colonialism and gained independence, Jamaica is relatively a younger country that gained freedom in second half of 20th century. According to a research paper of historical overview of Jamaican nation,  English colonial rule in Jamaica began in year 1655 after it was captured from Spain. nation’s Spanish history dates back to when Christopher Columbus discovered New World in 1494 and ‘Gold’ was motive for occupation.  

However, in 1655 British inved and captured Jamaica for at least next three centuries with a motive to turn island into one vast sugar plantation as Atlantic slave tre provided a consistent labour force of Africans, according to historical research in Scientific Journals from Latin America. Although under British rule, English never settled in Jamaica and ruled from far. In a turn of events, slave tre was abolished in 1807 and by 1838, slavery was abolished due to political, social, and ecomic freedom.  

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Freedom movement  

Jamaica's movement toward self-government and independence began in 1930s with rise of revolutionary Marcus Garvey in 1920s, as per scientific research by Mcnish who delved into journey of island from colony to nation. Jamaica’s historical account lists birth of two major political parties, which have dominated politics in Jamaica since nation’s struggle for independence.  Jamaica Labour Party (JLP), and People’s National Party (PNP) were founded by prominent leers, later kwn as fars of nation, Alexander Bustamante and rman Manley that led to protests for freedom.

Both parties initiated a dynamic tre union movement and in 1944, British Government granted a new constitution to Jamaica with universal ult suffr and an elected majority in legislature. In December 1944, country held its first general election. Jamaica answered to  Colonial Office through Goverr until 1958, post which, it was declared as an independent country with transfer of power effective August 6, 1962. On this day, Jamaican Constitution took effect. Today, on August 6, 2020, Jamaica is celebrating its 58th Independence Day. 

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