- In the late 19th century, Dominica had a black-controlled legislature but increasing British rule eroded black political power and rights. This caused resentment among the black population. - In the 1920s-1930s, the Representative Government Association gained popularity and won elections, representing public resentment against British rule. - Dominica gained independence from the UK in 1978 but faced large economic issues from underdevelopment and hurricanes, with political instability in the early post-independence period.

1. Politics of Dominica (1890 – 1980, and the present) Done by: Nicholas Tang Darryl Ho Benjamin Leong 09A10