Journey to New Grenada: The Grenada Revolution

The Grenada Revolution was a period of revolutionary change in Grenada from 1979 to 1983. The revolution began with the overthrow of the government of Prime Minister Eric Gairy by the New Jewel Movement (NJM),a Marxist-Leninist organization led by Maurice Bishop.

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Background

Grenada is a small island nation in the Caribbean Sea. It was a British colony until 1974, when it gained independence. The first prime minister of Grenada was Eric Gairy, who was a charismatic but authoritarian leader.

Gairy's government was corrupt and repressive. He rigged elections, suppressed dissent, and imprisoned his political opponents. The economy of Grenada was also in a state of decline.

In 1979, a group of young Grenadians formed the New Jewel Movement (NJM). The NJM was a Marxist-Leninist organization that was committed to overthrowing Gairy's government and establishing a socialist society in Grenada.

The Revolution

On March 13, 1979, the NJM launched a coup d'etat against Gairy's government. The coup was successful, and Gairy was overthrown. The NJM then established a new government, with Maurice Bishop as prime minister.

The new government immediately began to implement a number of socialist policies. These policies included nationalizing the nutmeg industry, providing free education and healthcare, and establishing a minimum wage.

The Grenada Revolution was initially popular with the Grenadian people. However, the government soon faced a number of challenges. The economy was in a state of decline, and the government was facing pressure from the United States and other Western powers.

The US Invasion

In 1983, the United States invaded Grenada. The invasion was justified by the US government as a necessary response to the threat posed by the Grenada Revolution. However, the invasion was widely condemned by the international community, and it led to the overthrow of the Bishop government.

The US invasion of Grenada had a profound impact on the country. The invasion led to the deaths of hundreds of Grenadians, and it set back the country's development for years.

Legacy

The Grenada Revolution was a complex and controversial event. The revolution was a period of great hope and change, but it was also a period of violence and instability.

The legacy of the Grenada Revolution is still debated today. Some people view the revolution as a positive event that helped to improve the lives of the Grenadian people. Others view the revolution as a negative event that led to instability and violence.

The Grenada Revolution is a reminder of the complexities of revolution. Revolutions can be both positive and negative, and they can have a profound impact on the lives of people.

The Grenada Revolution was a period of revolutionary change in Grenada from 1979 to 1983. The revolution began with the overthrow of the government of Prime Minister Eric Gairy by the New Jewel Movement (NJM),a Marxist-Leninist organization led by Maurice Bishop. The new government implemented a number of socialist policies, but it faced a number of challenges, including economic decline and pressure from the United States. In 1983, the United States invaded Grenada, which led to the overthrow of the Bishop government. The legacy of the Grenada Revolution is still debated today.

References

• Bishop, Maurice. Maurice Bishop Speaks: The Grenada Revolution and Its Challenges. Havana: Casa de las Americas, 1983.
• Kurlansky, Mark. Grenada Revisited: The Revolution and After. New York: Monthly Review Press, 2002.
• Payne, Anthony. The Grenada Revolution: A Marxist Analysis. London: New Left Books, 1984.

Forward Ever: Journey To A New Grenada (The Grenada Revolution Book 2)

by Bernard Coard

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