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  • Discovered by Columbus
    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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).
  • Have you guessed it?

    Have you guessed it?

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