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St. Vincent and the Grenadines Timeline Game

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About This Challenge

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a country rich in history and culture. One fun way to learn about the country’s past is through a timeline game that challenges players to place events in their correct chronological order.

  • Players will learn about important historical events in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • They will test their knowledge of the country’s timeline and see how well they can place events in order
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  • 1500 BCE: First inhabitants of St. Vincent and the Grenadines arrive
  • 1498: European exploration of the islands begins
  • 1719: French settlers establish control over the islands
  • 1763: British take control of St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • 1833: Slavery abolished in the British Empire
  • 1969: St. Vincent and the Grenadines become a self-governing colony
  • 1979: Independence from Britain
  • 1980: Hurricane Allen devastates the islands
  • 1979: Eruption of La Soufrière volcano
  • 1967: Establishment of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
  • 2017: Construction of the Argyle International Airport
  • 2020: Re-election of Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves
  • 2020: COVID-19 pandemic reaches St. Vincent and the Grenadines
  • 2021: Renewable energy projects launched on the islands
  • 2022: Diplomatic relations established with China
  • 2023: Expansion of tourism industry on the islands
  • 2024: Major infrastructure development projects initiated
  • 2029: Celebration of the 50th anniversary of independence
  • 1991: St. Vincent and the Grenadines join the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)
  • 2018: Hosted the ICC Women's T20 World Cup

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