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so that they could get a base for taking over the rest of the Caribbean. Spain was loosening its grasp and protection of the West Indies in the mid 1600's, but it was very prosperous. Britain wanted that land to serve for good trade and sort of monopolized it all.
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∙ 13y agoso that they could get a base for taking over the rest of the Caribbean. Spain was loosening its grasp and protection of the West Indies in the mid 1600's, but it was very prosperous. Britain wanted that land to serve for good trade and sort of monopolized it all.
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∙ 12y agothey thought Jamaica was a vunrable country, and they also wanted as much land as possible.
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∙ 11y agoTo help fund the British Empire.
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Did Britain colonized with Jamaica?
britain colonized with jamaica from 1655 to 1962
When was Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions created?
Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions was created in 1994.
What does Norway trade with Jamaica?
They trade drums for flags
When did Jamaica defeat Britain?
in 1655
How did the British live in Jamaica when they arrived?
The British came to Jamaica from Great Britain. Great Britain is an island near the continent of Europe.
What things do Jamaica trade?
They trade sugar canes and coffee!
Does Jamaica do fair trade?
They do fair trade its the africains that dont
What was life like in Jamaica?
the slaves wnt to Jamaica as part of the slave trade
What does Jamaica and Trinidad trade?
bananas
Is Jamaica a fair trade country?
Yes
Who is is da colonizer of Jamaica?
Great Britain, mon!
What are the differint trade unions in Jamaica?
As of May 2014, there are nine trade union in Jamaica. The trade unions include the Bustamante Industrial Trade Union, Jamaica Airline Pilots Association, Jamaica Association of Local Government Officers, Jamaica Civil Service Association, Jamaica Confederation of Trade Unions, Jamaican Teachers Association, Jamaican Union of Public Officers and Public Employers, National Workers Union and Nurses Association of Jamaica.
