Set the scene.
Malta’s elected government took responsibility for local affairs under the 1921 constitution. Britain retained reserved matters, including defence and foreign policy.
Here’s the twist.
Elections followed in October. The first Maltese Parliament was inaugurated on 1 November 1921.
Why it still matters.
Sort the responsibilities into two columns: local administration and imperial matters. The arrangement explains both the importance of self-government and its limits within colonial rule.
🧠 One to think about +
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