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May 4, 1494
Discovered by Columbus
Christopher Columbus claimed this island for Spain after landing there in 1494. It became known as Santiago. Using the information in these clues, click here to go to the internet and search on Google for the answer (click the Back button to return to the Quiz from Google) -
Spaniards surrendered to the English
It became an English, and later a British, colony and its name changed. The English established their main coastal town at Port Royal. Click here to search on Google (click the Back button to return to the Quiz from Google). -
Port Royal destroyed
The town was destroyed by an earthquake. Click here to search on Google (click the Back button to return to the Quiz from Google). -
High sugar production
Between 1820 and 1824 more than 77,000 tons of sugar were produced annually. Click here to search on Google (click the Back button to return to the Quiz from Google). -
Castleton Garden replaces Bath Garden
In the 19th century the British established many botanical gardens. Castleton Garden was set up to replace Bath Garden, which had been subject to flooding. Breadfruit had been planted in Bath Garden, brought from the Pacific by Captain William Bligh. Click here to search on Google (click the Back button to return to the Quiz from Google). -
Became independent from Britain
This island continues to be a popular holiday destination Click here to search on Google (click the Back button to return to the Quiz from Google). -
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