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1494
island was discovered
Christopher Colombus discover the island aka today Jamaica -
1509
Spaniards were in control
1509- The Spaniards occupied the country and remained in possession for 146 years. -
English takeover
1655 english take over and capture the island. -
Slaves were freed
1838- Slaves were emancipated and the economy foundered due to the crisis on the plantations. -
Morant Bay Rebellion
1865- The Morant Bay Rebellion broke out after prolonged disputes between the planters and the settlers. -
Bananas restored the economy
1870- An export trade in bananas replaced the predominance of sugar and restored the island’s economy -
National Party
The People’s National Party (PNP) was founded by Norman Manley in 1938. -
Jamaican Party
The Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) was founded in 1943 with leader Alexander Bustamante -
National Flag
they discovered there flag and designed it to represent who they are and where they are from. -
Date of Independence
jamaica gained its independence and became a free country.
