National Heroes Adapted Assignment-Ashton Bryan

Section 1

Read the questions carefully and answer accordingly.

1. Name one (1) hero from the presentation provided in class.

Bussa

2. What is the birthdate of the hero you selected?

His birthdate is unknown.

3. What is the hero’s date of death?

Bussa’s date of death was 1816.

4. State two (2) things the hero did to develop/ contribute to Barbados.

Bussa led the revolt against the Bajan planters. He was a freedom fighter.
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5. Provide one (1) image of the hero you selected.

Section 2

An unsung hero is someone who has done great work or has performed heroic
acts but is not recognised as a hero. Example President Obama (a public
figure), your mum (someone in your personal life).

1. Who is your unsung hero?

Mia Amor Mottley is my unsung hero.

2. What is their profession?

She is the Prime Minister of Barbados.
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3. What do/ did they do to make you think of them as an unsung hero?
Mia Motley is the first woman to lead the Barbados Labour Party. During
covid, she gave out food and supplies to people in need.

4. Research and state three (3) qualities of a hero.

1. Honesty

2. Strength

3. Nurturing

5. Give two (2) examples of situations where the unsung hero displayed the
qualities of a hero
Example 1

During covid, she was leading the country by herself.

Example 2

She stood strong and brave in front of everybody during the pandemic.
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6. Rewrite this sentence and fill in the unsung hero’s name. (this is why I think
(state the unsung hero’s name) should be recognized as a hero”. )

This is why I think Mia Mottley should be recognised as a hero.