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The first Europeans to own Jamaica were the Spanish, who claimed the island after Christopher Columbus arrived in 1494. The Spanish established settlements and began to exploit the island's resources, particularly gold and sugar. However, in 1655, the British captured Jamaica during the Anglo-Spanish War, leading to the island becoming a British colony. This marked the beginning of a significant shift in control and influence over Jamaica's political and economic landscape.

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