HIS701Sem Political History of Fiji Since Independence_S1_2020_Lautoka

Guidelines

1. Attempt the long essay type question in paragraphs form with Introduction, the Main text of answer, Conclusion, References

2. It is an open book assessment based on the topics covered in this course in 14 weeks in this Unit

3. Do not exceed the word limit of 1500 words. 

Choose and answer any one questions only in essay form. A question carry 25 marks and essay should be at least 1000-1500 words

1. Explain the race politics between the Alliance Party and National Federation party on the issues of Education, civil service appointments and commerce?
2. What role did Great Council of Chiefs play in the Fiji Politics in the post-Colonial era? Discuss the opinion of Robert Norton and Brij V. Lal in relation to Great Council of Chiefs?
3. Why land has been the issue of confrontation in Fiji? What were the difference between ALTA and NLTA? How does the expiring of leases create a problem for sugarcane planters?