Historical Background To The Cay (New)

Historical Background to the book “The Cay” A novel by Theodore Taylor

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Indentured Servitude The Spaniards exported most of the indigenous population to other colonies where workers were needed.

Extinction of a People The Arawak Amerindians were wiped out by Spanish diseases such as smallpox and measles.

Willemstad, Curacao The island was occupied by the Dutch in 1634.

Schottegat; St. Anna Bay TheDutch West India Company founded the capital of Willemstad on the banks of an inlet called the 'Schottegat'.

Fort Amsterdam Many Caribbean islands were colonies of European nations.

A Perfect Harbor for Trade Willemstad proved quickly to be an ideal spot for trade. Commerce and shipping -- but also piracy-

The Dutch West India Company made Curaçao a center for slave trade in 1662. The Slave Trade

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