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Jamestown founded
Jamestown is founded by the Virginia Company, making it the first British colony in North America. -
Jamaica seized
Originally owned by the Spanish. The British seize Jamaica for its supplies and water, making it a colony of their own. -
Saint-Domingue acquired by the French
Under the Treaty of Ryswick, the Spanish cede the western end of the island of Hispaniola to the French, creating the colony of Saint-Domingue. This colony would soon become one of the most successful slave labor colonies in all of history. -
Fort Maurepas is settled
After days of travel in search of the perfect spot to settle, Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville finds Fort Maurepas on the banks of the Mississippi River, making it the first colony of the French-Louisiana area. -
The Bahamas return to the British
Under the Treaty of Versailles, the Bahamas are once again returned to the British. Around this time Britain relocates several thousand crown loyalists to the Bahamas, along with the loyalists' slaves. -
Haitian Rebellion in Saint-Domingue
A slave rebellion led by François-Dominique Toussaint Louverture occurred in Saint-Domingue. The slaves and freedmen of the revolution were angry at the unfair discrimination they were receiving. This rebellion would mark the end of France's rule over Saint-Domingue. -
Slave Revolt in Guadeloupe
Another slave rebellion breaks out on the French Colony of Guadeloupe after Napoleon tries to reinstate slavery. However, it does not succeed as well as the other slave rebellions. -
Slave Rebellion in British Guiana
Outraged at the treatment they were receiving from plantation owners even after the abolition of slavery, a slave rebellion took play in the colony of British Guiana. The aftermath of the revolt led to outrage among the people of Britain who detested slavery. -
Britain settles on New Zealand
Enticed by a new crop called flax, Britain sends settlers to the island of New Zealand to colonize. However, the profit surrounding the agriculture of flax would never quite take off. -
French military establishes French-Sudan
The French military establishes the military colony of French-Sudan in West Africa. This was done in the hopes of gaining a tactical and military advantage for France's conquest of the region. -
Britain annexes New Guinea
Britain issues a protectorate that annexes the southern coast of New Guinea. This was more than likely done in order to keep the land out of German hands. -
The French settle in Niger
Attracted by mining, the French would create a settlement in Niger. However, frequent rebellions by the locals and a lack of development caused the French to gain very little from this colony.
