The constitutional reform allowed for Universal adult Suffrage + Legislative assembly 9 selected, 3 nominated, and 3 official members
Universal Adult Suffrage
Elections called for 1954= PUP strong West Anti-Colonial sentiments
The Governor used the radio and newspapers to spread ideas that the PUP allied with Guatemala
The PUP relied on the GWU connections, especially outside Belize City
The Campaigns
GWU provided candidates
British Honduras Federation of Women (1952) middle class creole women who cooperated with the colonial state and carrie out charity work with the working class of women
1952 the Governor called elections= PUP 3, National Party, Independent 2.
Attempted to undermine the General Workers Union
National Party + Other Unions Impact
Colonialism= despicable form of government
Richardson and Goldson came out of jail= hailed as heroes = crusade against colonialism
September 10th the PUP held a celebration deemed National Day to challenge St. George's Caye day
1952 Prince became president of the GWU= massive support at meetings
PUP + GWU
The colonial government supported the Creation of the National Party
Colonial Counter: mixture of repression + co=potation of respectable allies with credentials of community supporters
Divide and Conquer
Accusations of weakening unions
Loyalty to the crown, keep the status quo
The PUP carried out a country wide campaign against the commissions reports.
The PUP reacts
PUP demanded a self-government constitution with Universal Adult Suffrage + resolved to change the country's name to Belize
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