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Results 1 - 15 of 15 A History of Belize - INTRODUCTION - An introduction of the History of Belize (a book of same name) that covers various chapters about the History of Belize. (1230 hits) Chapter 1- The First People of the Americas - This chapter describes how the Americas were inhabited over 50,000 years ago by different societies such as the Aztecs and Incas. The chapter futher describes the lifestyles of these societies with regards to farming and settling. (988 hits) Chapter 10 - Workers Resistance - The chapter covers the problems that the workers faced and the strict laws that were emposed on them. This led the working class to riot. The introduction of modern equipment made many jobless. The rise of theLabour Movement headed by Antonio Soberanis (1052 hits) Chapter 11 - The Nationalist Movement - Chapter 11 covers the social and economic conditions of Belize and the rise against colonialism. There is an overview of the political struggle for independence led by PUP leader Geroge Price. (1027 hits) Chapter 12 - A Society Transformed - This chapter covers the land distribution in Belize and the use of land throughout the country. It covers trade and infrastructure in Belize and the social changes that occured. (1072 hits) Chapter 13 - Regional Influences on Belize - The Chapter covers the influences that the United States had on Belize. How the U.S. assited Belize in the Guatemalan claim over Belize and the trade that develped between Belize and the U.S. (986 hits) Chapter 14 - Belize on the World Stage - This Chapter covers the issue of the Guatemalan claim on Belize and the negotiations that occured. It covers how Belize through George Price lobbyed at the United Nations for their support to oppose this claim that Guatemala had. (1144 hits) Chapter 2 - European Rivalries in the Caribbean - Chapter 2 covers how the countries of the old world went out seeking new land to conquer. Spain sent expeditions to the new world and Columbus discovered the Americas. (1045 hits) Chapter 3 - The Spanish and British in Belize - Chapter 3 covers the influence that the Sapniards had on the country of Belize. There was also conflict between Spain and Brittain over rights of Belize where logging was concerned and this caused various attacks from one another. (1040 hits) Chapter 4 - Slavery and the Slave Trade - The use of slaves from Africa, used to work for British woodcutters. The slavery started in theAmericas and most of the slaves were brought over from Africa and so the African Slave Trade began. (1159 hits) Chapter 5 - Slavery in Belize - Chapter 5 covers how the slavery in Belize developed and the use of slaves. How the slave and masters interacted and the punishements that slaves went through. The chapter covers how the British used the divide and conquer method to keep control over the slaves to the end of slavery, emancipation. (1047 hits) Chapter 6 - The Dominance of Forestry - The Chapter covers the logging of Logwood and Mahogany for the use of exportation. Chapter 6 also covers trade and how the merchant class prospered from the use of trade. (1059 hits) Chapter 8 - The Suppression of Agriculture - The Chapter covers how land was priced at a high cost for just emancipated slaves, denying them the ability to grow their own farms and do their own agriculture. An overview of the Garifuna is given as well as immigrants from India. (993 hits) Chapter 9 - How Colonialism Underdeveloped Belize - The Chapter covers the economy of Belize at that time and how Colonialism had an effect on the economy. The chapter further explains how, because of the economy, other aspects of society were affected. (1067 hits) Chronological Table - Toward an Independent Belize - This page is a Chronological Table toward an Independent Belize from the year 200 A.D. to 1981 B.C.. (1046 hits) |
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