Dominica (France)

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Dominica was colonized by the French in the XVII century.

Establishment

January 1701: French colonization of Dominica.

Chronology

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1. Seven Years´ War

Was a global conflict that involved most of the European great powers, and was fought primarily in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. At the end of the war the main winner was Great Britain, that obtained territories in North America, the Caribbean and India, becoming the most powerful maritime and colonial of the European powers.

1.1.Invasion of Dominica (1761)

Was a British military expedition to capture the Caribbean island of Dominica in June 1761, as part of the Seven Years' War.

June 1761: In 1761, during the Seven Years' War, British forces led by Admiral George Rodney and General Robert Monckton arrived in Dominica. The French settlers in Dominica surrendered to the British on June 7, leading to the territory coming under British military occupation.

2. American Revolutionary War

Was the war of independence of the United States of America (at the time the Thirteen Colonies) against Great Britain.

2.1.Anglo-French War (1778-1783)

Was a war between France, allied to the United States, and Great Britain during the American Revolutionary War.

September 1778: Early on 7 September 1778, French forces landed on the southeastern coast of the island. They rapidly took over some of the island's defenses, and eventually gained control of the high ground overlooking the island capital, Roseau.

September 1783: The Treaty of Paris (1783) returned Dominica to British control.