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What are some historical events in Trinidad and Tobago?

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What are some historical events in Trinidad and Tobago?

Trinidad History Timeline

  • 1498. Trinidad claimed for Spain on 31 Jul 1498.
  • 1797. Trinidad is occupied by Britain on the 18 February 1797.
  • 1808. The Great fire in Port of Spain.
  • 1845. Indian indentured immigration begins and lasts until 1917.
  • 1888. Trinidad is unified with Tobago to form a single colony.
  • 1956.
  • 1976.

What happened in 1783 in Trinidad and Tobago?

In 1783, the proclamation of a Cedula of Population by the Spanish Crown granted 32 acres (129,000 m2) of land to each Roman Catholic who settled in Trinidad and half as much for each slave that they brought.

Who came to Trinidad in 1797?

On 18 February 1797, a fleet of 18 British warships under the command of Sir Ralph Abercromby invaded and took the Island of Trinidad. Within a few days the last Spanish Governor, Don José María Chacón surrendered the island to Abercromby.

When did slavery end in Trinidad and Tobago?

1838
Slavery was abolished in two stages between 1834 and 1838, and the sugarcane planters were unable to secure the steady, tractable, and cheap labour they wanted. In 1845 the immigration of indentured workers from the Indian subcontinent began; it continued until 1917.

What happened when Trinidad and Tobago became a republic?

Trinidad and Tobago became a republic nation in 1976 The Constitution of Trinidad and Tobago outlines the fundamental rights and freedoms of the citizens and a government system built on democracy. This system establishes a President as the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Armed forces.

What changes took place when Trinidad and Tobago became a republic nation?

Sir Ellis Clarke became the first president of the republic. Trinidad and Tobago becoming an Independent Nation, now meant that Britain, no longer controlled the affairs of the country. It was now the responsibility of the newly elected Prime Minister and the locally elected Cabinet.

Who was Roume de St Laurent?

A key figure in Trinidad’s colonial past, Philippe Rose Roume de Saint-Laurent is regarded as having lived his life in service to the West Indies and its people. Roume was born on October 13th, 1743 in Grenada.

How Trinidad got its name?

Name. The original name for the island in the Arawaks’ language was Iëre which meant “Land of the Hummingbird”. Christopher Columbus renamed it La Isla de la Trinidad (‘The Island of the Trinity’), fulfilling a vow he had made before setting out on his third voyage. This has since been shortened to Trinidad.

What currency do they use in Trinidad?

Trinidad and Tobago dollar
Trinidad and Tobago/Currencies
The Trinidad and Tobago dollar (TTD) is the official national currency of the Caribbean island state of Trinidad and Tobago. Like the U.S. dollar (USD), it is subdivided into 100 cents.

Does Trinidad and Tobago have a governor-general?

Sir Ellis Clarke was appointed as Governor-General of Trinidad & Tobago on September 15, 1972.

How many governor generals did Trinidad and Tobago have?

Governor-General

№ Governor-General (Birth–Death) Term of office
Time in office
1 Sir Solomon Hochoy (1905–1983) 10 years, 15 days
2 Sir Ellis Clarke (1917–2010) 3 years, 321 days