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CAPE History Unit 1 · 2008 · Paper 2 · Question 7(a)(i)

Based on Documents I, II, and III regarding federation in the British West Indies in the twentieth century.

With reference to Document I, give TWO explanations as to why there was a "general reluctance" to commit to political federation in the British West Indies in 1920.

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  1. 7(a)(ii)With reference to Document I, give THREE examples of "continuous and increasing co-operation of the various colonies" between 1920 and 1947.[3 marks]
  2. 7(b)With reference to Document II, explain why the aim of British policy after 1945 was the "development of federation" in the Caribbean.[9 marks]
  3. 7(c)With reference to Document III, briefly explain FOUR issues that led to the collapse of the West Indian Federation.[12 marks]

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