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1. Spain ceded western third of Hispanola to France 1697, which became known as ___________?
2. The other part of Hispanola was ceded to France from Spain 1795, but was retaken by Spain 1808. It was then known as ________?
3. USA beat Spain in Spanish-American war 1898 and gained this island/island group that became independent 1901.
4. After the victory in the Spanish-American war 1898 USA also gained this island/island group. It was granted self rule and US citizen rights 1917. Status as dominion or, officially, Commonwealth, 1952.
5. This island was settled by French 1635. Passed to French crown 1674. Attacked by Dutch and British in the 17th century. Occupied by British in short periods (1762, 1794-1802, 1809-1814). Made an overseas department of France 1946.
6. The name of this island territory applies to two islands, Basse-Terre and Grande Terre. The territory also has several dependencies, such as Marie Galante, Désirade, Les Saintes, St.Barthélemy. It was occupied by French 1635, held by British 1759-63, 1794, 1810-13. Transfered to Sweden 1813, then again French 1816.
7. This island was annexed from Spain by Dutch West India Company 1634. Main island of Dutch colony to be renamed Netherlands Antilles 1948.
8. The next three islands were all Danish colonies (Danish West Indies), but were purchased by USA 1917 and altogether called American Virgin Islands. The first island includes the capital, Charlotte Amalie. First settled by the Dutch, the island became Danish 1667.
9. This island was Danish 1773-1917. Towns include chief town Christiansted and Frederiksted.
10. This third island was Danish 1684-1917. It has no cities, but settlements include Coral Bay and Cruz Bay.
11. Along with other islands in the Netherlands Antilles this island was captured 1633. Chief city is Kralendijk.
12. This island was Swedish colony 1785-1878. Capital: Gustavia.
13. Chief settlement of this island is Grand Bourg. It is a dependency of Guadeloupe.
14. This island was settled by French 1625. Occupied by Dutch 1632. Eight sq.m. Population: 1300. Chief settlement: Oranjestad.
15. This island was occupied by Dutch 1632. Chief settlement is Leverock, or, more popular: The Bottom.
16. This is one half of an island. The other half belongs to France. The island was divided 1648.The Dutch part of the island has a slightly different name than the French, though it means the same. Chief settlement: Philipsburg.
17. This island belongs to Venezuela and Porlamar is chief city.
18. This island belongs to Cuba. Chief city is Nueva Gerona.
19. This island belongs to Colombia.Together with another island it constitutes a department (or intendancy) of Colombia. Capital has the same name as the island.
20. This island in Mexico just outside Cancun is a major tourist destination.
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