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Jamaica
Fill out the K and the W sections of the KWL
charts that are on your table.
Key Terms:
Slave trade port: A major place where slaves were sold by Europeans in
exchange for American resources.
● Jamaica was invaded by the British in 1655, and gained its independence in
1962.
Steps:
● The U.S. issued a travel advisory on January 10th, 2018 warning travelers
to avoid areas of Jamaica, including Kingston, because of gun violence.
● The main religion in Jamaica is protestant
● Jamaica’s population is 2.881 million people
● English is the official language
Rivaling Political Parties
The two rival political parties in Jamaica are:
In 1980, Edward Seaga, the Jamaica Labour Party candidate, became prime
minister of Jamaica. This created more violence between the two parties.
● Fill out the L section of your KWL chart
based on what you have learned