Slavery in the British Virgin Islands
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Slavery in the British Virgin Islands
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In common with most Caribbean countries, slavery in the British Virgin Islands forms a major part of the history of the Territory. One commentator has gone so far as to say: "One of the most important aspects of the History of the British Virgin Islands is slavery." In 1563, before there had been any European settlement in the British Virgin Islands, Sir John Hawkins visited the islands with a cargo of slaves bound for Hispaniola. In 1665 the Dutch settlers on Tortola were attacked by a British
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slavery_in_the_British_Virgin_Islands
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2023-10-24T05:35:41Z
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