Trinidad

History of Trinidad

By Jaidad
  • 1498

    Day 1 : January 31,1498

    Day 1 : January 31,1498
    Trinidad was first discovered by Europeans. This day Christopher Columbus located the Island.
  • 1530

    Spanish King

    Spanish King
    The Spanish King chosen Antonio Sedeno to be Captain of Trinidad forever

  • Surrender

    Surrender
    Trinidad surrendered to the British expedition. Later on it became a British Crown Colony.

  • Becoming One

    Becoming One
    Trinidad became a British Crown Colony. That happened because they wanted to be in a Union.

  • Trading Spots

    Trading Spots
    There was free trade going on. For example they traded goods and other imports. Later over 150,000 immigrants from different places grouped.

  • Labor

    Labor
    In the 1920's there was a Labor Movement. It made different unions such as trade unions. They also pressured local democracy.

  • Presidency Death... THE END

    Presidency Death... THE END
    Williams died in office during his term. After his death the PNM still remained in power.