Tobago – War and Treaties Between 1614 and 1688 (An Analytical History of Tobago)

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The colonization of Tobago between 1614 and 1688 occurred amidst Carib attacks, disputes over ownership and in an atmosphere of international warfare. Because of interruptions by the Caribs and Spanish settlers from Trinidad, the longest period of continuous colonization of Tobago all through the 17th century occurred from 1650 to 1688.

The wars and turmoil which gripped Europe all through the 16th century continued into the 17th century. The objectives of conflict continued to be struggles for power, thrones, pulpits, territory, wealth and dominions over people. The Thirty Years War (1618-1648) pitted the Catholic Church against numerous reformist movements. The wars and disputes of Europe spread into the Caribbean and lots of were in the back of the frequency with which Tobago changed hands all through that period.

When Tobago used to be colonized by the Dutch in 1628, The Eighty Years War (1568-1648) used to be still in progress. The Dutch Netherlands, the British and the French challenged Spain, but additionally they did no matter what gave every an advantage over the other, whether this meant war against Spain or war among themselves. In 1604, Britain and Spain signed their Treaty of London, which ended Britain’s involvement in The Eighty Years War, and peace with Spain freed Britain to concentrate on fighting the Dutch and the French.

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