Caribbean History

                                                               ANGUILLA

The island of Anguilla was colonized by the English in 1650. It was only colonized once by the British. The first people to settle on the island were the Arawak's around 2000 B.C. and when the British first came and colonized the island they had vanished. Anguilla gained it's independence in 1980 when it officially separated from Saint Kitts. During the 19th century the British associated Anguilla and Saint Kitts and Nevis with each other which gave Saint Kitts governmental control over Anguilla which they did not like. In 1967 the Anguillans rebelled against them and the British intervened and placed the island under complete British rule with the Anguilla Act of 1971. This beautiful island food is tasty fruits, seafood, and vegetables influenced by the Spanish, French, and English. Their national dish is pigeon peas which is usually served with a meat of choice. The U.S. heavily influences the culture of Anguillans. It is a mixture of British and Caribbean traditions that makes the island's uniqueness. I personally didn't know that the British had a influence on their ways of life. They are being threatened by other cultures changing their lifestyle and beliefs. They mainly depend on tourism for their income just like the other Islands.

3 islands considering for adoption : 

Jamaica

Antigua and Barbuda

Cayman islands