Jamaica Timeline

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  • Aug 3, 1492

    Discovery

    Discovery
    Jamaica was found on February 14th, 1492. Jamaica was found by Christopher Columbus.
  • Jan 1, 1509

    Spanish

    Spanish
    The Spanish took control of Jamaica. They soon deemed it unhealthy.

  • Land seized

    Land seized
    The English took control of Jamaica. The Taino still were on the island during the time.

  • Refuge

    Refuge
    Jamaica had became a refuge for Jews. It was also an attraction for those expelled from Spain and Portugal.

  • Worker imports

    Worker imports
    Jamaica was still under British rule. The British began to import Chinese workers to help with sugar cane production.

  • Rebel

    Rebel
    The people of the island were rebellious to Britain. This caused Britain to end slavery on the island.

  • Chief Justice

    Chief Justice
    Sir Horace Hector Hearne became chief justice. He also headed the Supreme court.

  • Province

    Province
    Jamaica became recognized as a province. It was a member of The Federation of the West Indies.

  • Independence

    Independence
    Jamaica received full independence. British no longer had control of the island.

  • Unwanted independence

    Unwanted independence
    Jamaica still widely celebrates independence. Some still want to be part of Britain. A poll showed that 60% of the population would like to join Britain.