Spaniards Flashcards
Arrival
olumbus and his crew came to Jamaica on his second voyage– May 5, 1494.
He ship landed in St. Ann’s Bay, which he named Santa Gloria
Soon after, other Spaniards came to Jamaica and settled here.
Way of life
Reared cattle Sold dried animal skins animal fat to passing ships Grew sugar cane, grapes, citrus, bananas and plantain– which they brought from Spain. Made ships and canoes from local lumber
Contributions
RIO MINHO
RIO COBRE HORSES
RIO GRANDE RATS
SHEEP
CHRISTIANITY BUILT CHURCHES AND
SCHOOLS COCONUT SUGARCANE MONTEGO BAY BANANA