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  1. en.wikipedia.org

    The history of Antigua and Barbuda covers the period from the arrival of the Archaic peoples thousands of years ago to the present day. Prior to European colonization, the lands encompassing present-day Antigua and Barbuda were inhabited by three successive Amerindian societies. The island was claimed by England, who settled the islands in 1632.Under English/British control, the islands ...
  2. en.wikipedia.org

    Jan 13, 2025Areas under the authority of the Governor of Antigua (1833-1872) 1951 general election Antigua and Barbuda was first successfully colonised by the English in 1632, led by Sir Thomas Warner, the island's first governor. [1] The Government House was located in Falmouth, the main village, which was subject to Carib attacks. [2] During the Commonwealth of England, the colony was against Oliver ...
  3. britannica.com

    7 days agoAntigua and Barbuda - Colonialism, Independence, Tourism: Antigua was visited in 1493 by Christopher Columbus, who named it for the Church of Santa Maria de la Antigua in Sevilla, Spain. It was colonized by English settlers in 1632 and remained a British possession although it was raided by the French in 1666. The early colonizers were also attacked by Caribs, who were once one of the dominant ...
  4. en.wikipedia.org

    This article covers the history of Antigua and Barbuda from the end of the Pre-Columbian period in 1493 to 1687. During this era, the first African slaves were brought to Antigua and Barbuda, and the native population was driven to near-extinction. ... However, during this period, the colony's inhabitants were not content with the actions of ...
  5. britannica.com

    history of Antigua and Barbuda, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Antigua and Barbuda from the 15th century to the present. Located in the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea, Antigua and Barbuda consists of three islands: Antigua, Barbuda, and Redonda, a small uninhabited dependency 35 miles (55 km) west of Antigua.
  6. Record Of Antigua History Time-Line. Antigua time and events in history is a list of the historical moments and events on the island. An accurate account of the past 15 years is needed for continued population of the list, so if you know of any historic events in Antigua over the past 15 years, feel free to contact Anbanet and send us the information so they can be added to Antigua historical ...
  7. antiguahistory.net

    Early Colonial Period to 1710 . General . Antigua . Barbuda . Slavery and Emancipation (1711-1834) General . Antigua . Barbuda . Post-Emancipation (1835-1980) General . Antigua . Barbuda . ... Barbuda's landscape emerged from a history of shifting cultivation, wood-cutting, and stock-raising on open range. The xerophytic evergreen woodland of ...
  8. studycountry.com

    The culture, language and governance of Antigua and Barbuda have been influenced a lot by the British Empire, of which the nation was once a part of. The history of this country can be separated into three main different eras. Antigua and Barbuda was initially occupied by the archaic age hunter-gatherer Amerindians known as the Ciboney or Siboney.
  9. antigua-barbuda.org

    Antigua's History and Culture Click here to see what visitors are saying about the people and culture of Antigua and Barbuda.. It would be difficult to overestimate the impact on Antigua's history of the arrival, one fateful day in 1684, of Sir Christopher Codrington.An enterprising man, Codrington had come to Antigua to find out if the island would support the sort of large-scale sugar ...
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  1. History of Antigua and Barbuda

    The history of Antigua and Barbuda covers the period from the arrival of the Archaic peoples thousands of years ago to the present day. Prior to European colonization, the lands encompassing present-day Antigua and Barbuda were inhabited by three successive Amerindian societies. The island was claimed by England, who settled the islands in 1632. Under English/British control, the islands witnessed an influx of both Britons and African slaves migrate to the island. In 1981, the islands were granted independence as the modern state of Antigua and Barbuda. Wikipedia

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