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Belize

By tyler.tate

  • The Great Depression

    The Great Depression
    The Great Depression was worldwide at this time.

  • British Honduras Hurricane

    British Honduras Hurricane
    About 2,500 people were killed from this deadly hurricane.

  • Guatemala re-asserts claim to Belize

    Guatemala re-asserts claim to Belize
    The territory of Belize has been claimed in whole or in part by Guatemala since 1821.

  • Workers Protest

    Workers Protest
    Antonio Soberanis lead this workers' protest.

  • World War II (1939-1945)

    World War II (1939-1945)
    The global war that involved a large number of countries.

  • B.H dollar devalued

    B.H dollar devalued
    The B.H dollar was reduced to about half as much value in 1949.

  • Founding of the P.U.P

    Founding of the P.U.P
    The PUP played a major role in negotiating Belize's self-government in 1964 and later their independence in 1981.

  • National Strike

    National Strike
    This national strike was led by General Workers Union.

  • Vote for all adults

    Vote for all adults
    Belize people fought for every adult whether male or female to be allowed to vote.

  • Self Government

    Self Government
    Belize had many governmental issues with decolonization and adult suffrage, but they became internal self-government in 1964.