This handout will define what an argument is and explain why you need one in most of your academic essays. Arguments are everywhere. You may be surprised to hear that the word âargumentâ does not have to be written anywhere in your assignment for it to be an important part of your task.
One hundred and fifty one years later, on 1 August 1985 the government of Trinidad and Tobago declared Emancipation Day a national holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery. This country became the first country in the world to declare a national holiday to commemorate the abolition of slavery.
Jamaican Emancipation and Independence Day Festivities. by Brendalee Harbajan. It's that time of the year again where we pump up the volume in celebrating our emancipation from slavery and independence from British colonial rule. Emancipation Day is August 1st and Independence Day is August 6th. For some, the holiday is a time of relaxation at home with the family but for others it's a week of non-stop partying.