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3 days ago · Jamaica - British Rule, Economy, Culture: In 1655 a British expedition under Admiral Sir William Penn and General Robert Venables captured Jamaica and began expelling the Spanish, a task that was accomplished within five years.
2 days ago · Jamaica - Colonialism, Slavery, Independence: The following history of Jamaica focuses on events from the time of European contact. For treatments of the island in its regional context, see West Indies and history of Latin America.
4 days ago · On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became independent with full dominion status within the Commonwealth, under a constitution that retained the British monarch as head of state. Bustamante assumed the title of prime minister. The following year Jamaica joined the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
6 days ago · The island remained a possession of Spain, under the name Santiago, until 1655, when England (part of what would become the Kingdom of Great Britain) conquered it and named it Jamaica. It became an important part of the colonial British West Indies.
6 days ago · The Caribbean island nation of Jamaica was a British colony between 1655 and 1962. More than 300 years of British rule changed the face of the island considerably (having previously been under Spanish rule , which depopulated the indigenous Arawak and Taino communities [ 6 ] ) – and 92.1% of Jamaicans are descended from sub-Saharan ...
6 days ago · Colonization efforts began in the late 16th century with failed attempts by England to establish permanent colonies in the North. The first of the permanent English colonies in the Americas was established in Jamestown, Virginia, in 1607. Colonies were established in North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
6 days ago · Jamaica gradually increased its independence from Britain. In 1958, it joined other British Caribbean colonies in forming the Federation of the West Indies. Jamaica withdrew from the Federation in 1961 and gained full independence in 1962.
Sep 18, 2024 · The West Indies consists of more than 20 colonies in the Caribbean, including Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and British Guiana (now Guyana). The people who travelled from those colonies helped to...
6 days ago · Jamaica’s Indigenous Tribes: A Source of Inspiration. The story of Jamaica’s indigenous tribes is a poignant one. Their experiences of colonization, resilience, and cultural survival serve as an inspiration to us all. Their struggles and achievements remind us of the importance of recognizing and valuing indigenous cultures around the world.
6 days ago · Jamaica - History - Declaration of Independence, 1962; Independence Day (Jamaica); Coat of Arms
