Trinidad

History of Trinidad

By Jaidad
  • Day 1 : January 31,1498
    1498

    Day 1 : January 31,1498

    Trinidad was first discovered by Europeans. This day Christopher Columbus located the Island.
  • Spanish King
    1530

    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.