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May 4, 1494
Jamaica discovery
Christopher Columbus dicovered Jamaica on the 4th May 1494, it was only when he returned to Europe that he became famous. -
Jun 12, 1494
Slavery in Jamaica
Slavery started in Jamaica in 1494 after Christopher Columbus enslaved the Tainos. -
Britain Captures Jamaica
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Abolition of slavery
Slavery in the British empire was stopped in 1833 due to the Abolition act of 1833, giving slaves their freedom, if slaves were found on any boat, then the owner would be fined £100 for every slave found. -
MV Empire Windrush arrives
HMS Empire Windrush Arrives at Tilbury on the 22nd June 1948 carrying 492 passengers from places like Jamaica & Barbados to help rebuild Britain after WWII -
Jamaica becomes independant
