Loyalist Settlements
This land becae a main settlement for Loyalists after the American Revolution
What is New Providence
What is a plantation?
A plantation is a large area of land where crops are grown.
Loyalist brought this crop which became important for The Bahamas' economy.
What is cotton
Many Loyalists faced this obstacle upon arriving in The Bahamas.
What is lack of resources.
What was the first newspaper called?
The Gazette
A major loyalist settlement in The Bahamas known for its cotton production
What is Eleuthera
Where did the Loyalist come from?
They came from England
What is cotton?
This type of farming was introduced by the Loyalist
How did the Loyalist arrive to The Bahamas?
What is by boat
What is one of the churches they built?
St. Matthew's Church
What is 1783
What were on the plantation?
They were comprised of a house, large fields and slaves.
What is plantation farming?
Loyalists contributed to the development of this resource in The Bahamas.
What was Balcony House?
A contribution made by the Loyalist.
This settlement, named after a loyalist leader, still exsits as a village.
What is Loyalist
What were the Loyalist house filled with?
Master, Field Slave, Yard slave and the mistress of the household.
What are some islands the Loyalist settled on
Abaco, Eleuthera