Why did the Europeans come to Jamaica in 1494?

Answer 1

To take came over the country form Spain in 1592 cause they were bring African slaves to island to work in the field. But Jamaica gain independent in 1962.

Answer 2

The British wanted Jamaica for its natural resource and climate. It is well suited for growing a variety of crops year round.

Answer 3

Jamaica became part of the British Empire because Christphoer Columbus sailed there as his 2nd voyage

Answer 4

The English Admiral William Penn (father of William Penn of Pennsylvania) and General Robert Venables seized Jamaica from the Spanish in 1655.

Answer 5

for the gold

Answer 6

Initially Spain - then England.

Answer 7

to work