Jamaica: Land of Wood and Water
For centuries other people have conquered other people. Maybe it's human nature or maybe it's big egos... I think it's pure evil. But let me tell you about the Land of Wood and Water Xaymaca, which means "Land of Wood and Water" , were inhabited by the Arawak and Taino peoples. Christopher Columbus came upon the island in 1494 and claimed it for the Spanish. Most of these indigenous people either migrated off the island or were enslaved or were sick due to newfound diseases brought by the Spanish. They controlled the island until 1655. It was later renamed to what is known today as Jamaica after the English acquired the island. On August 6, 1962, Jamaica was granted independence from England. Jamaica today has its own constitution that provides freedom, equality, and justice for all. Today, August 6 is the official Jamaica Independence Day and is celebrated by wearing clothes and shoes with the colors of the Jamaican flag, green, yellow, and black. The country...