History+of+Jamaica

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 * ﻿Originally named St. Lago by Christopher Columbus in 1494


 * Inhabited by Arawak Indians when Columbus arrived


 * Remained under Spanish rule until 1655


 * Black slaves were brought in when the Arawak Indians were killed off by disease


 * In 1833 slaves were freed


 * On May 5th, 1953 Jamaica gained internal autonomy (a self governing community)


 * August 6th, 1962 Jamaica gained total independence


 * In 1972, Michael Manley became Prime Minister


 * Jamaica depends on tourism to keep it's economy thriving