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CAPE History Unit 1 · 2011 · Paper 2 · Question 7(a)

Based on Documents I, II, and III relating to the social and economic experiences of Chinese, Indian, and Portuguese immigrants during the indentureship and post-indentureship period.

With reference to Document I, outline THREE reasons why the Chinese immigrants were regarded as an 'industrious people' and 'a valuable addition to the community'.

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  1. 7(b)With reference to Document II, give THREE arguments to support the view that the colonial governments did little to facilitate the adjustment of the Indian…[9 marks]
  2. 7(c)With reference to Document III, explain TWO ways by which the Portuguese immigrants became 'wealthy merchants' of benefit to 'the colony'.[6 marks]
  3. 7(d)With reference to Documents I, II and III, give THREE reasons to support the view that immigrants were integrated into the social fabric of Caribbean society…[9 marks]

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