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Timeline of Belize

By seattledetroit
  • Mayans emerge in Belize and flourish for decades
    Jan 1, 1000

    Mayans emerge in Belize and flourish for decades

    1,000 B.C., Mayans were dominant for much time.
    (Pictured: Mayan calendar)
  • First Spanish excursions occured, Mayans resist Spanish control
    Jan 1, 1508

    First Spanish excursions occured, Mayans resist Spanish control

    This was the first attempt at Spanish takeover. Sometime in 1508.
    (Pictured: Mayan Warrior)
  • Spanish take over northen Belize
    Jan 30, 1544

    Spanish take over northen Belize

    Sometime in 1544, they finally overpower the Mayans.
    (Pictured: Conquistadors planting a flag)
  • Dutch arrive, raided the coast
    Jan 1, 1569

    Dutch arrive, raided the coast

    Sometime in 1569
  • First English settlers arrive, military conflicts between Spanish and English rage on for two centuries

    First English settlers arrive, military conflicts between Spanish and English rage on for two centuries

    Sometime in the 1600s. The Mayan control disappeared along with the whole civilization. The Spanish and English fight over control over Belize.
    (Pictured: Military ship)
  • Last attack by Spanish

    Last attack by Spanish

    After military conflicts, sometime in 1769.
    (Pictured: Military warship battle illustration)
  • British gain control over Belize

    British gain control over Belize

    Spanish eventually fall, sometime in 1800s.
    (Pictured: Stamps picturing military ships during with British-Spanish war of Belize)
  • "Settlement of Belize" officially a British colony

    "Settlement of Belize" officially a British colony

    Sometime in 1862. The British obviously won the battle against the Spanish.
    (Pictured: British colony Belize flag)
  • British begin to loose control over Settlement of Belize

    British begin to loose control over Settlement of Belize

    It is unkown why this happened, maybe because of governmental problems. Sometime in the 1960s.
    (Pictured: Map of Belize)
  • Belize becomes independent from The British and is officially known as "Belize"

    Belize becomes independent from The British and is officially known as "Belize"

    Sometime in 1981.
    (Pictured: Official flag of Belize)