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Why Did Columbus Use Of Grenada
Christopher Columbus discovered Grenada in 1498. The island was inhabited by Indians, who had migrated from the county Americans mainland, killing or enslaving peaceful Arawaks who were already inhabiting the island(Pang 1).” The first name of the island was “Camerhogue,” but Columbus names it Concepción, but the sailors that passed by named it Grenada for the green on the island. The French named it “La Grenade” before the British changed it to “Grenada.” Historians think that Grenada the country is named after the capitol Grenada, which was often used by the eighteenth century. Indians were in control of the island unto the French cake and took control in 1672. French controlled the island until the eighteenth century when the British took control. Grenada 2as not colonized for over 100 years after the discovery of the island because of the Indians, and the English could not settle the island. A company in France bought Grenada from England, while war broke out and France won because they had …show more content…
“In 1885, the island became the capital of Britain Windward Islands. Grenada achieved independence from Britain in 1974(Pnag 2).” A lost of the people had already left by the time Britain came to power because of the French. The Grenadians wanted independence and people set buildings on fire to protest. The government could not easily gain democracy and even more revolts occurred which did not help. The U.S. invaded Grenada out of worry while a year later democratic events began. Hurricane Ivan destroyed much of Grenada in 2004. Grenada is now making lots of money from tourism. The spices, chocolates, amazing sights and luxurious hotels are helping Grenada come back. The government tried to create a socialist/communist state, but ended in the U.S., Jamaica and the Eastern States declaring war. The four countries set out for peace after that and restored their democratic

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