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1498
The Discovery
Christopher Columbus finds the small island and names it Grenada after a Spanish city. -
Period: 1498 to
Grenada History
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Unwanted Settlers
British attempts to settle in Grenada. -
The Capital
A few French settlers from Martinique establishes a colony and found the present day capital, Saint Georges. -
Fort George
The French began construction on Fort George on Grenada and is completed by Britain. -
Work for Slaves
France ceded Grenada to Britain in accordance with Treaty of Versailles; African slaves brought in to work on cotton, sugar, tobacco plantations -
Slavery
Slavery is abolished. -
Hurricane Janet
Hurricane Janet hit Grenada and destroyed over 75% of its nutmeg trees, damaging its profits off of it. -
State of Britain
Grenada becomes associated state of Britain. -
Becoming Independent
Grenada becomes an independent country from the UK with Eric Gairy as the prime minister. -
Re-establishing Ties
Grenada re-establishes ties diplomatic ties with China, favoring Beijing over its former diplomatic partner Taiwan.
