Timeline.(history of Barbados)(Brief Article)(Illustration)(Statistical Data Included)

c 1500 Caribs disappear from the island, probably transported by Spanish. 1536 Portuguese find island uninhabited. 1625 (May 14th) John Powell claims Barbados for `James K. of E. and this island'. 1627 The first English settlers arrive 1639 The House of Assembly is established.

1642-1652 English Civil War: influx of both Parliamentarians and Royalists, who proclaim Charles II king. Sugar manufacture begins. 1651 Parliament sends a fleet to Barbados and the island surrenders. 1652 Articles of Agreement confirm the Assembly, and liberty of ...

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