Tag: Caribbean History

Oliver Cromwell’s expedition to the Caribbean Explained

Oliver Cromwell’s expedition to the Caribbean aimed to secure English control over the region and establish a base for trade and colonization.

War of Jenkins’ Ear Explained

The War of Jenkins’ Ear was a conflict between Britain and Spain in the 18th century sparked by the alleged mutilation of a British sailor’s ear.

Battle in the Bay of Matanzas Explained

The Battle in the Bay of Matanzas was a naval engagement during the Spanish-American War in which the US Navy destroyed the Spanish fleet in Cuba.

Battle of Porto Bello Explained

The Battle of Porto Bello was a significant naval engagement in 1739 during the War of Jenkins’ Ear, resulting in a British victory and the capture of a major Spanish port in present-day Panama.

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