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Oct 12, 1492
The Bahamas Become Founded
In October of 1492, Christopher Columbus landed on the Bahamian Island called Guanahani. It was later renamed San Salvador. -
The New World
In 1647, the CEA, (Company of Eleutheran Adventurers) founded the first republic in The Bahamas. The took over an island an named it after a Greek Word, Euthra, meaning freedom, because they came to the new land that they didn't know existed. -
First Governer
The start of the New World iis coming. Captain Woods Rogers was named first Royal Governor of the Bahama Islands. He later restored the powerof the pirates and let th Bahaminas choose ruler. -
Is War Near?
The Bahamian people are starting to build forts now. Construction of Fort Montagu begins at the eastern entrance to Nassau Harbor. They completed the site in 1742, and it now stands as a tourist attraction. -
American War of Independence
During the American War for Independence from Great Britain, eight colonial warships captured Fort Montague and Fort Nassau. -
Spanish TakeOver
The Spaniards take over the Bahamas du to the pirates raiding ships. The ships were important. But, the pirates invaded them and the Spaniards took over the Bahamas. -
Welcome Back!
The Bahams are restored now due to the treaty that Great Britain had with Spain. The Bhamas is now back in business and the Governer can now "govern." -
20 Years Free!
In this year, The Bahamas celebrates being 20 years free from Great Britain. This must have been a very happy year because being free is imprtant to living a good life.
