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.
The Slavery Abolition Act 1833 ended slavery in the British Empire on August 28, 1834. Emancipation Day is widely observed in the British West Indies during the first week of August. In many Caribbean countries the Emancipation Day celebration is a part of Carnival, as the Caribbean Carnival takes place at this time. Jamaica: Emancipation day is part of a week long cultural celebration in Jamaica. 2  During this time Jamaicans also commemorate both their Independence day (August 6th, 1962) with festivals, parades, galas, et al.