Bahamian History 1492-Present

By boorocks
  • 1491

    Before 1492

    Before 1492
    The Lucayans were living peacefully on the islands of the Bahamas while the Renaissance was occurring in Europe.
  • 1492

    Columbus Arrives in the Bahamas

    Columbus Arrives in the Bahamas
    Columbus visits the Bahamas, leading to Europe's "discovery" of the New World.
  • 1492

    The Years After Columbus (1492-1629)

    The Years After Columbus (1492-1629)
    The Bahamas was neglected by the European governments as the Lucayans were taken away as slaves.