Piero Bertolini

1. What was the role that the People's National Party (PNP) played in the anti-colonial struggle? The importance of the People's National Pary in the anti-colonial struggle can be traced back to 1938 when the party was founded in the midst of multiple rebellions opposing the colonial system. The foundation of the PNP was an opportunity for the Jamaican people to rise against the colonial system that was abusive towards the uneducated and poor people of Jamaica. It was also important because after being defeated in the first universal elections, the PNP won ten years later under Michael Manley's leadership and anti-colonial ideas. 2. What was/is the role of women throughout the 75 years of the PNP? (Give at least 3 examples) The women were really important during the 75 years of the PNP. Not only they embraced the idea of strong Jamaican women. They were part of the PNP party, the PNP women's movement. They fought for equal opportunities for all women, bringing attenti...