British crown colonies in the new world

The British Crown Colonies in the New World were a group of colonies established by the British Empire in North America, the Caribbean, and Central America during the 17th and 18th centuries. These colonies were directly governed by the British monarch and were not self-governing like the Thirteen Colonies that became the United States.

Here are some of the British Crown Colonies in the New World:

North America:

  1. Newfoundland (1583-1949): Located on the eastern coast of Canada, Newfoundland was a British colony from the early 17th century until it joined Canada in 1949.
  2. Nova Scotia (1713-1867): Established in 1713, Nova Scotia was a British colony that included present-day Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Prince Edward Island. It became part of Canada in 1867.
  3. Prince Edward Island (1763-1873): This island was a British colony from 1763 until it joined Canada in 1873.
  4. Bermuda (1609-present): A British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, Bermuda was established in 1609 and is still a British colony today.

Caribbean:

  1. Bahamas (1718-present): The Bahamas were a British colony from 1718, and are still a British Overseas Territory today.
  2. Barbados (1627-present): A British colony since 1627, Barbados is still a British Overseas Territory today.
  3. Jamaica (1655-present): Captured from Spain in 1655, Jamaica became a British colony and is still a British Overseas Territory today.
  4. Trinidad and Tobago (1797-present): A British colony since 1797, Trinidad and Tobago gained independence in 1962.
  5. British Honduras (1862-1981): Now known as Belize, British Honduras was a British colony from 1862 until it gained independence in 1981.

Central America:

  1. British Honduras (1862-1981): As mentioned earlier, British Honduras was a British colony from 1862 until it gained independence in 1981.
  2. Belize (1862-1981): Also known as British Honduras, Belize was a British colony from 1862 until it gained independence in 1981.

These British Crown Colonies were established to promote trade, commerce, and Christianity, and to provide a foothold for British influence in the New World. Over time, many of these colonies gained independence, while others remain British Overseas Territories to this day.