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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. For much of this period, Antigua and Barbuda was officially known as the Colony of Antigua.
In 2014 the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party regained power from a massive win with the leader being the "World Boss", Gaston A. Browne. [18] A snap election was called three years later, and the Antigua and Barbuda Labour Party led by the incumbent Prime Minister Hon. Gaston Browne dominated the elections with a landslide victory of 15-1-1 ...
This article covers the history of Antigua and Barbuda from 1688 until the prelude to emancipation in 1832. During this era, the parishes and government were properly established, as well as the height of slavery and the establishment of an Antiguan sugar-based economy. Antigua was often formally called the Colony of Antigua during this period ...
During the Commonwealth of England, the colony was against Oliver Cromwell. [3] In 1666, Antigua was invaded by the French, who ruled Antigua from the governors of its other colonies until it was returned to the English in 1667 under the Treaty of Breda. [4] On 13 April 1668, Antigua's legislative assembly met for the first time in Parham.
Don Antonio Serrano attempts to colonise Antigua, expels indigenous people. [1] 1627 Earl of Carlisle granted Antigua. [2] 1629 Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc and his crew attempt to colonise Antigua, leave due to lack of water. [3] 1632 Antigua successfully settled by Sir Thomas Warner, under instructions of the Earl of Carlisle. [4] 1640
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This article covers the history of Antigua and Barbuda from emancipation in 1833 until the British Leeward Islands were federalized in the early 1870s. During this era, the economy was significantly reformed, and many Afro-Antiguan villages were established. Antigua was often formally called the Colony of Antigua during this period. This is ...
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