Caribbean colonies Flashcards
1
Q
when was Barbados and the Leeward Islands grouped together?
A
1627
2
Q
who was Lord Willoughby?
A
1660 the governor of Barbados, also governed all of the Eastern Caribbean
3
Q
when did the Leeward Islands get a separate government?
A
1671 the Crown assigned a governor in chief to manage St. Kitts, Nevis, Anguilla, Monserrat, Antigua and Barbuda
4
Q
what did Sir William Stapleton establish?
A
the first federation in the West Indies in 1674- set up a general assembly, one governor had responsibility for the Leewards and a lieutenant governor was appointed for each island
5
Q
how long was Stapleton’s federation active?
A
between 1674-1685
whilst he was governor the assembly met regularly until 1711
