The Bahamas

Abstract: 14 pages in length. The Bahamian history begins with the Lukku-Cairi, the South American people who were first to settle upon the islands. Taking up residency upon the vast coral formations that formed the islands, they claimed sole inhabitancy for a lengthy period before Christopher Columbus sailed ashore, claimed the land as Spain's and renamed them the Lucayan Indians. A strong oppression soon commenced as Spain sought to take what it could from the islands' natural resources; however, when it was learned that little gold, silver or other valuable trading commodities were availed, the grip of control gradually loosened. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

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Subcatagory: Environmental Issues & Ecology

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