What are Two important things in Jamaica history?

Answer 1

◊ Jamaica became a base of operations for buccaneers, including Captain Henry Morgan. ◊ Tainos from South America had settled in Jamaica at around 1,000 BC and called the land Xamayca, meaning "a land of springs".

Answer 2

One event would have to be the grating of independence from the British Commonwealth on August 6, 1962. Independence allowed the creation of a constitution to suit the Jamaican people and the ability to conduct parliament and create laws.

Answer 3

1838 - Slaves were freed.

1866 - Jamaica became a Crown Colony, which resulted in the growth of the middle class

1944 - First elections were heldAugust 6, 1962 - Jamaica gained their independence.

1980 - The PNP lost power and Edward Seaga reversed the policies of socialism. He began privatizing industry and sought closer ties with the U.S.

Answer 4

There are many important events that shaped Jamaica's past. A few of those are the Port Royal earthquake, the Great Exhibition and the creation of Jamaica's Botanical Gardens.

Answer 5

well i guess in 1494 when Christopher Columbus discovered it, go look in Google and search for jamaican timeline it should help you out

Answer 6

In March 2006, The Honourable Portia Simpson Miller became jamaica's first female Prime Minister

Answer 7

Independence Day and Labour Day

Answer 8

one major event is when the settlers came

Answer 9

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