History of Jamaica

Jamaica

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     Jamaica was occupied by the Spanish from 1494 to 1655. The English came to Jamaica and invaded and captured the island for their own. Jamaica became a British colony in 1707, then became a "Crown" colony in 1866. A "Crown" colony means a UK government stands-in for the monarch back in the UK.  After the English captured the island they began using a British government to control all overseas territory. This type of action caused the English Civil War. After the war, the locals of Jamaica wanted a rule that only locals and not whites should govern the island and the British parliament. On August 6, 1962, Jamaica became independent with full dominion status within the Commonwealth, under a constitution that retained the British monarch as head of state. 

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Jamaica has thrived since its separation from the Spanish and Great Britain. Jamaica is one of the most visited Caribbean islands. Jamaica is best known for its jerk dishes, beautiful beaches, and luxurious all-inclusive resorts, and amazing waterfalls. Jamaica has unique cultures from the other Caribbean islands. The largest religion that resides in Jamaica is Christianity. Jamaicans take pride in their faith towards Christianity. A famous form of Jamacia’s faith is called Rastafari Movement. Rastafari is a monotheistic system of belief, meaning that Jamaicans only believe in one god. Rastas can be found in many countries outside Jamaica and among many non-Jamaicans because it is not exclusive to just Jamaica but everywhere.

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Jamaica is also known for its music and dance. Music and dance are very important and make Jamaica internationally known, especially with their Reagge music and their dancehall type style. Dancehall music is based on its rhythmic and lyrics of the songs themselves. Their music consists of fast beats, fast dance movements, and rhythmic vibes that makes a person want to dance to the beat.


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