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St Kitts history - learn what once happend
Before Christopher Columbus began his exploration of the Caribbean, and colonization had not yet reached St. Kitts and Nevis, the islands were inhabited by indigenous indians called the Siboney, who left very few artifacts behind. The Siboney were followed by the Arawaks, who were a peaceful group of farmers, but who were eventually taken over by the Carib Indians. The Caribs were fierce warriors, and when European settlers began to arrive on St. Kitts, the Carib people waged war against the British and French colonists. The British colonists began to settle on St. Kitts around 1623 and on Nevis around 1628, and French settlers came to the island around 1627. For a time, the French and Anglo colonists maintained a relatively peaceful relationship that helped them defeat the Caribs and ward off Spanish attacks. Eventually, the relationship would sour, creating a bitter rivalry that lasted more than 100 years. St. Kitts and Nevis came under permanent British control in 1782 with a victory over the French at Brimstone Hill. The British began to establish St. Kitts and Nevis as sugar-cultivating islands, which were maintained at first by Irish servants, and then, on a larger scale by black slaves taken from Africa. The influence of African slaves on the culture of St. Kitts is apparent in the island's population today, which consists mostly of people of African decent. The African heritage of St. Kitts' population is seen in various aspects of culture, including art, music, and celebrations. The sugarcane industry's reign over St. Kitts and Nevis will soon come to an end because the cultivation of sugar is no longer as profitable as it was many years ago. Tourism has already taken the place of the sugarcane industry, and it accounts for the majority of the island's foreign exchange. The government of St. Kitts and Nevis is also subsidizing the country's economy with various fiscal proposals that include incentives for establishing new businesses on the islands. Travelers visiting the islands of St. Kitts and Nevis will find that these wonderful little vacation spots are rich in culture, and if you plan your stay just right, you can experience some of the many vibrant celebrations the islanders hold annually.
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