History of the People of Trinidad and Tobago
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History of the People of Trinidad and Tobago is a seminal historical study by Eric Williams that traces the social, political, and economic development of Trinidad and Tobago from colonization to modern nationhood.
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| History of the People of Trinidad and Tobago canonical | 2 |
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Target entity: History of the People of Trinidad and Tobago Context triple: [Eric Williams, notableWork, History of the People of Trinidad and Tobago]
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A.
Trinidad and Tobago nationality law
Trinidad and Tobago nationality law is the legal framework that defines how individuals acquire, lose, and hold citizenship in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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B.
Colonial government of Trinidad and Tobago
The Colonial government of Trinidad and Tobago was the British imperial administrative authority that governed the twin-island colony prior to its independence.
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C.
Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago
Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago is a Caribbean cookbook by Ramin Ganeshram that showcases traditional and contemporary Trinidadian and Tobagonian recipes and food culture.
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D.
Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago
Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago is a coastal area and peninsula on the northwest of Trinidad known for its natural harbors, recreational facilities, and historical role in regional Caribbean integration.
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E.
The Politics of Our Caribbean Civilization
The Politics of Our Caribbean Civilization is a political and historical analysis of Caribbean society and governance written by Vincentian prime minister and scholar Ralph Gonsalves.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: History of the People of Trinidad and Tobago Target entity description: History of the People of Trinidad and Tobago is a seminal historical study by Eric Williams that traces the social, political, and economic development of Trinidad and Tobago from colonization to modern nationhood.
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A.
Trinidad and Tobago nationality law
Trinidad and Tobago nationality law is the legal framework that defines how individuals acquire, lose, and hold citizenship in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
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B.
Colonial government of Trinidad and Tobago
The Colonial government of Trinidad and Tobago was the British imperial administrative authority that governed the twin-island colony prior to its independence.
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C.
Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago
Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago is a Caribbean cookbook by Ramin Ganeshram that showcases traditional and contemporary Trinidadian and Tobagonian recipes and food culture.
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D.
Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago
Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago is a coastal area and peninsula on the northwest of Trinidad known for its natural harbors, recreational facilities, and historical role in regional Caribbean integration.
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E.
The Politics of Our Caribbean Civilization
The Politics of Our Caribbean Civilization is a political and historical analysis of Caribbean society and governance written by Vincentian prime minister and scholar Ralph Gonsalves.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
book
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historical study ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
People’s National Movement
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linked to:
People's National Movement
independence movement of Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| author |
Eric Williams
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linked to:
Eric Eustace Williams
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| countryOfSubject | Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| coversEvent |
British rule in Trinidad and Tobago
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Spanish colonization of Trinidad ⓘ emancipation of enslaved Africans in Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ independence of Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ introduction of Indian indentured labor to Trinidad ⓘ political reforms leading to self-government in Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| describes |
African enslavement in Trinidad and Tobago
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Indian indentureship in Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ
linked to:
Indian indenture system
development of Trinidad and Tobago from colonization to modern nationhood ⓘ emergence of a Creole society in Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ impact of European colonization on Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ rise of nationalist politics in Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| focusesOnPeriod |
colonial era in Trinidad and Tobago
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transition to independence of Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| genre |
history
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non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasNotableTheme |
formation of national identity in Trinidad and Tobago
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labor and plantation economy in Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ race and class in Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
Caribbean nationalist
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anti-colonial ⓘ |
| influenced |
Caribbean nationalist thought
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interpretations of colonial history in Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
colonialism in the Caribbean
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economic history of Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ history of Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ political history of Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ social history of Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| placeOfOriginOfWork | Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| publisherCountry | Trinidad and Tobago ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor |
Capitalism and Slavery
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From Columbus to Castro ⓘ |
| setting |
Tobago
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Trinidad ⓘ |
| significance |
key text in understanding Trinidad and Tobago nation-building
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seminal work in Trinidad and Tobago historiography ⓘ |
| targetAudience |
general readers interested in Caribbean history
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historians of the Caribbean ⓘ students of Trinidad and Tobago history ⓘ |
| usedAs | reference in Caribbean history scholarship ⓘ |
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