History of Madagascar

European nations try to trade

Jan 1, 1500

The English, French, Dutch, and Portuguese tried to set up trading villages in Madagascar, but they failed because of the angry locals and harsh weather. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Timeline of Madagascar

Period: Jan 1, 1500 to Jan 1, 2030

Madagascar was discovered

Aug 10, 1500

Madagascar was discovered by Diogo Dias on August 10, 1500. He was trying to travel to India, but he was blown off course. He originally named the island St. Lawrence. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Pirates

Dec 1, 1600

From the late 1600s to early 1700s, pirates took over the eastern coast of Madagascar. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

French attempt to establish army bases

Jan 1, 1700

The French tried to claim the eastern coast for army bases. By the beginning of the 19th century, they could only claim the island St. Marie. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Queen expels foriegners

Jan 1, 1835

Queen Ranavalona expelled foriegners from the island of Madagascar. This included the missionaries on the island. She expanded her rule with an army of 20,000 men. Bibliography: "Timeline Madacascar." Timeline Madacascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015. http://www.timelines.ws/countries/MADAGASCAR.HTML.

Attempted attack

Jan 1, 1846

The English and French combined forces to try and take over Madagascar. They failed, and didn't accomplish much. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Radama is assasinated

Jan 1, 1863

Radama II, son of Queen Ranavalona, was assasinated. In 1861, he overthrew her rule and became the leader of Madagascar. In his two year rule, he opened the country back up to Christian missionaries. One of his wives, Rasherina, outlived him and another one of his wives, Ranavalona II. Bibliography: "Timeline Madacascar." Timeline Madacascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015. http://www.timelines.ws/countries/MADAGASCAR.HTML.

Treaties are signed

Jan 1, 1865

In 1865 and 1868, Madagascar signed treaties with France and England. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

French Invade Madagascar

Dec 1, 1894

Beginning in December of 1894, the French began to invade Madagascar. They took over the capital, Tana, on October 1, 1895. They lost 20 men in the battle itself, but over 6,000 more died from disease. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

France adds a colony

Jan 1, 1896

France added Madagascar as a colony. They later unified Madagascar under one government. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Uprisings

Jan 1, 1918

The first of several uprisings against the French government began in 1918. The population of Madagascar was obviously not happy under French rule. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

British troops

Sep 10, 1942

On September 10, 1942, British troops landed on Madagascar. Bibliography: "Timeline Madacascar." Timeline Madacascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Apr. 2015. http://www.timelines.ws/countries/MADAGASCAR.HTML.

French crush rebellions

Jan 1, 1947

In 1947, Jean Ralaimongo led several uprisings against the French government. The French destroyed the Malagasy, and almost 80,000 were killed. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Madagascar Gains Independence

Jun 26, 1960

Madagascar gained their independence from France on June 26, 1960. They formed their own government, separate from the French. Because the French had ruled for so long, French was a commonly spoken language, and still is today. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Control of government

Jan 1, 1975

After Madagascar went through three years with an unstable economy, Didier Ratsiraka took control of the government. He established friendships with communist countries and economic reforms. The economy began to decline steadily into the 1990s. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Economy Collapse

Jan 1, 1991

In 1991, the economy in Madagascar collapsed. The Malagasy people took to the streets and demanded a new government. This was, yet again, an uprising against the government in Madagascar. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

New Government Leader

Jan 1, 1993

Ratsiraka is thrown out of leadership after the economy fails. Albert Zafy won the democratical votes and was instated into office. He was later removed from office for breaching the constitution. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Ratsiraka reinstated

Jan 1, 1997

After Albert Zafy was thrown out of office, Ratsiraka was reinstated as leader. He was able to recreate his dictoral powers. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Mayor of Tana

Apr 22, 2001

Marc Ravalomanana was elected with 52% of the vote. Originally the mayor of Tana, Ratsiraka refused to accept the situation. Ratsiraka set up another governement to go against Ravalomanana. The people in Tana suffered, and Ratsiraka fled to France. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Ravolmanana get reelcted

Jan 1, 2006

In 2006, Ravolmanana got reelected for a second term in government. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.

Ravolmanana kicked out

Jan 1, 2009

Ravolmanana was kicked out of office after an uprising led by Andry Rajoelina. Bibliography: "A Historical Timeline for Madagascar." A Historical Timeline for Madagascar. N.p., n.d. Web. 09 Apr. 2015. http://www.wildmadagascar.org/history/.