Did the British own the West Indies?

The British West Indies (BWI) were the British territories in the West Indies: Anguilla, the Cayman Islands, Turks and Caicos Islands, Montserrat, the British Virgin Islands, Antigua and Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

When did Canada stop being a British colony?

It took five decades after the Statute of Westminster for Canada to make its final step toward full sovereignty. In 1982, it adopted its own constitution and became a completely independent country.

What Caribbean islands are British owned?

Britain is responsible for the defence, security and diplomatic relations of five territories in the Caribbean. These territories are the Cayman Islands, British Virgin Islands, Anguilla, Montserrat and Turks and Caicos Islands.

Why did Canada stay with Britain?

Forced from their homes and persecuted at the end of the American Revolution, United Empire Loyalists sought refuge in British Canada. Many loyalists sought refuge in the British colony of Canada to the north. In their own minds, those Loyalists had fought simply to defend the Crown and protect their homes.

Is Bermuda still under British rule?

In short, yes. Bermuda is a British colony following the English Virginia Company permanently settling there in 1609 in the aftermath of a hurricane – making Bermuda an English colony at the time. What’s even more interesting is that since 1949, Bermuda has remained the oldest British Overseas Territory.

Was Grenada a British colony?

Grenada is also known as the “Island of Spice” due to its production of nutmeg and mace crops. On 10 February 1763, Grenada was ceded to the British under the Treaty of Paris. British rule continued until 1974 (except for a brief French takeover between 1779 and 1783).

Was Jamaica a British colony?

Jamaica was an English colony from 1655 (when it was captured by the English from Spain), and a British Colony from 1707 until 1962, when it became independent. Jamaica became a Crown colony in 1866.

Why did Canada not join us?

They were concerned they would not enjoy such freedoms as a part of the US, where anti Catholic sentiment ran high. There were also Loyalists and natives who fought on the side of the British and had no interest in becoming American.