Grenada (France)

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Following several unsuccessful attempts by Europeans to colonise the island due to resistance from the Island Caribs, French settlement and colonisation began in 1650 and continued for the next century.

Establishment

January 1651: Following several unsuccessful attempts by Europeans to colonise Grenada, due to resistance from the Island Caribs, French settlement and colonisation began in 1650 and continued for the next century.

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.British expedition against Martinique

Was the British invasion of French Martinique during the Seven Years' War.

March 1762: Between 26 February and 3 March, British detachments arrived at the islands Saint Lucia, Grenada and Saint Vincent, all of which fell without resistance.

Disestablishment

March 1762: Between 26 February and 3 March, British detachments arrived at the islands Saint Lucia, Grenada and Saint Vincent, all of which fell without resistance.