Kriol History

Major Periods in Belize History

Some brief historical dates for Belize, with emphasis on events significant to the Creole people

• Spanish and British Activity in the Western Caribbean Before 1650
• The Early Logging Days – (1650-1800)
• From Settlement to Colony – The 1800’s
  • Logging Camps and the Development of the Creole People
  • The Early 1800′s
  • The Late 1800′s
• Belize in the 20th Century
  • The Early 1900′s
  • The Late 1900′s
• Population Growth

Citations: At the end of each entry you will find a letter related to a list identifying the source of the information.