History of the People of Trinidad and TobagoHistorical review of Trinidad and Tobago, its indigenous peoples under Spanish colonialism and French government. The role of UK and its foreign policy towards the islands. Africans brought in as slaves (forced labour). The contribution of Indian immigrants. Natural resources, e.g. Sugar plantations, during the economic recession. Educational level of the population. The first nationalist movement towards accession to independence. Bibliography pp. 284-286. |
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Spain reigns but France governs | 41 |
Tobago in a state of Betweenity | 52 |
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