21. Today In Belize History Today in Belize History. Important events, famous birthdays and historical deaths from our searchable today in history archives. http://www.historyorb.com/countries/belize

Home Articles Dates Days ... Countries Today in Belize History Countries Topics: Afghanistan Albania Algeria Andorra ... Bosnia and Herzegovina Historical Events Results of Weeklong battle of St. George's Caye begun between Spanish and British off the coast of Belize. British government sends troops to Belize Belize declares independence Belize (British Honduras) gains independence from UK In Belmopan, Belize, the unrest over the government's new taxes erupts into riots. Famous Birthdays Results of Said Musa, Prime Minister of Belize Chito Martínez, Belizean baseball player Sharon Dominguez, Miss Belize Universe (1997) Ava Lovell, Miss Universe-Belize (1996) Search our Today in History Archives Day All Days Month All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December Year Type All Types Events Birthdays Deaths Keyword(s) Search Today in History Day All Days Month All Months January February March April May June July August September October November December Year Type All Types Events Birthdays Deaths Keyword(s) Home About Advertising Contact Info ... War Sister Sites Today in Sport HistoryOrb.com

22. Belize History | IExplore The region was at the heart of the Mayan empire (circa AD300 to AD800), which subsequently migrated to Yucat n. The country’s modern history really begins when Belize http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/Belize/History

23. Early Belize History, Glyphs, Timelines, The Future A detailed early history of the Maya in Belize, and the invasion of the Spanish and the English http://ambergriscaye.com/earlyhistory/

THE EARLY HISTORY OF BELIZE By Silvia Pinzon BA, MLS and Ray Auxillou Glyphs Timeline The Future The exciting prehistory of Mesoamerica is just coming to light in the past few years. Beginning with the Spanish conquest, we have a record of Mesoamerica and the Mayan Empire for the past five hundred years. Today, thanks to recent discoveries in the interpretation of the Mayan written language, we are beginning to scratch the surface of three thousand years of history. Many Mayan ruins that have been archeologically explored and excavated have not yet had their glyphs translated. The few that have reveal a world of pre Spanish city states that warred with each other for several thousand years. Many ruins exist in the jungles of Belize, the Yucatan Peninsula and the Peten, which until today have not yet been excavated to reveal their history. many more ruins are yet to be found. The city states of Mesoamerica rivaled, and probably surpassed, the social organization and development of Medieval cities in Europe. This is an exciting time for archeology and anthropology students, because the history of the early Maya civilization is yet to be filled in by field studies. Now that the written language is being deciphered, we will in future years be able to compile a history going back in some cases for four thousand years, long before the time of Christ.

24. Belize History, History Of Belize, Belizean History, Belizean Culture Belize History. Many people are not entirely familiar with Belize History, and should you be headed to Belize soon, it helps to know a bit its past. http://www.destination360.com/central-america/belize/history

25. History - Belize - Central America: Belize History, Belize River, George Price, belize history, belize river, george price, new spain, first national, british colony, democratic party, border dispute, people united, british troops, leader said, landslide http://www.countriesquest.com/central_america/belize/history.htm

you are here home Central America Belize History Belize, History In pre-Columbian times Belize was part of the territory of the Maya. It was included in the Viceroyalty of New Spain in the 1500s, and sometime later English woodcutters from Jamaica established a settlement on the Belize River. During the wars between England and Spain in the 1700s, Spain failed to dislodge the British from the area. In 1836, after the emancipation of Central America from Spanish rule, the British claimed the right to administer the region; it was declared a British colony, subordinate to Jamaica, in 1862 and an independent crown colony in 1884. Long-range constitutional reforms were initiated by the British in 1954, resulting in a new constitution ten years later. Progress toward independence, however, was hampered by an old Guatemalan claim to sovereignty over the territory. When Belize finally attained full independence on September 21, 1981, Guatemala refused to recognize the new nation; about 1,500 British troops remained to protect Belize from the Guatemalan threat. The territory�s first general election, in 1954, was won by the People�s United Party (PUP), headed by independence leader George Price. Under Price, the PUP won all subsequent elections until 1984, when the first national election was held. The PUP was defeated by the United Democratic Party (UDP), and UDP leader Manuel Esquivel replaced Price as prime minister. Price returned to power after the elections of September 1989. In May 1993 the United Kingdom announced that it would end its military involvement in Belize. All British soldiers were withdrawn in 1994, apart from a small contingent of troops who remained to train Belizean troops.

26. Belize Island Life � Belize History Physical Features of Belize After El Salvador, Belize is the second smallest Central American country with a land mass of 8,866 sq miles, 185 miles of http://www.investinbelize.com/blog1/?page_id=13

27. Belize Vacation | Belize History | Mayan Ruins Tours | Belize Ruins Your Belize vacation will be full of exciting things to do and blissful places to stay. This is a place rich in nature as well as history, as you will discover on a Mayan ruins http://www.belize-vacation.info/belize-history.php

Belize Vacation Every Belize vacation should have a ruins tour on its itinerary. The ancient Mayans built entire civilizations in the jungles of Belize and its neighboring countries of Mexico and Guatemala. Originating in Mexico's Yucatan, Mayans are one of today's most well-known classical civilizations in Mesoamerica. The height of their society was around 900 A.D. and archaeologists are still discovering their grand temples and cities in Belize's jungles. Take a half day or full day on your Belize vacation to take a look and get a better view on Belize history. Belize History Until the Spanish arrived in the sixteenth century, the Mayans controlled what is now Belize. Columbus actually heard tell of Yucatan before he arrived. It was said that there were clothed men living there, but he didn't find any Mayans until his fifth voyage to the Americas, between 1503 and 1504. He found some Indians in a canoe, near Cuba. They were transporting cotton clothing for bartering and indicated they were from the ancient Mayan civilization. About twenty years later, relations disintegrated between Europeans and the Mayans, and Belize history took a turn for the worse. Pedro de Alvrarado was sent to conquer them in the Yucatan. He had been a lieutenant of Hernan Cortes, who conquered the Aztecs. De Alvarado wasn't very successful, however, in Belize. Around this time, which was 1520, there were around 400,000 peole living in Belize. 80 percent of the Belize mayans died from war or new germs, brought by the Europeans.

28. Belize History History of Belize. N umerous ruins indicate that for hundreds of years Belize was heavily populated by the Maya Indians, whose relatively advanced civilization reached its http://www.turq.com/belize/belhist.html

History of Belize N umerous ruins indicate that for hundreds of years Belize was heavily populated by the Maya Indians, whose relatively advanced civilization reached its height between A.D. 300 and 900. The civilization collapsed and many of the people migrated. In 1502, Columbus sailed into and named the Bay of Honduras but he did not actually visit the area later known as British Honduras. T he first recorded European settlement was established in 1683 by shipwrecked British sailors. These were later augmented by disbanded British soldiers and sailors after the capture of Jamaica from Spain in 1655. The settlement, whose main activity was logwood cutting, had a troubled history during the next 150 years. It was subjected to numerous attacks from neighboring Spanish settlements. I t was only in 1763 that Spain in the Treaty of Paris allowed the British settlers to engage in the logwood industry. This was reaffirmed by the Treaty of Versailles in 1783 and the area of logwood concession was extended by the Convention of London in 1786. But Spanish attacks continued until a decisive victory was won by settlers, with British naval support, in the Battle of St. George's Caye in 1798. A fter that British control over the settlement gradually increased and in 1862 British Honduras was formally declared a British Colony. From an early date the settlers had governed themselves under a system of primitive democracy by Public Meeting. A constitution based on this system was granted in 1765 and this, with some modification continued until 1840 when an Executive Council was created. The Crown Colony system of Government was introduced in 1871, and the Legislative Assembly by its own vote was replaced by a nominated Legislative Council with an official majority presided over by the Lieutenant Governor.

29. Caye Caulker, Belize - History Of Caye Caulker Belize, Belize travel, Belize Guides, Belize Informations, vacations BelizeGo Caye Caulker diving snorkeling and conservation on Caye Caulker Belize http://www.gocayecaulker.com/hist.html

More Information about: Belize History History of Belize History Books Territorial Issues Tony ... Rath's Origin Of The Name Caye Caulker On early British maps the island's name is spelled "Cay Corker." Known historically for its plentiful supply of exposed fresh water at La Aguada, one theory holds that this island was a favourite stop for sailors to replenish and cork water bottles. The Spanish name of the island is Cayo Hicaco, which means "the island of the cocoplum." "Caye Caulker" could be an anglicized pronunciation of Cayo Hicaco. Another theory is that boats were caulked in the protected bay, La Ensenada, on the western side of the island leading to the "Caulker" name. Photo by James Beveridge Caye Caulker Street Names Tell History Click On The Image For Larger Version A Very Brief History of Caye Caulker Recent history of Caye Caulker began when Mestizo refugees from the Mexican Caste Wars arrived. The area that became the village on Caye Caulker was formally purchased by Luciano Reyes around 1870. Lots were sold to other families, most of which still have descendants on the island today. The influence of these families is still very apparent. With few inhabitants, food could be grown with sustainable methods of agriculture. The coconut and the fishing industry became important economic staples of the island. Even today a few of the older women continue to process coconut oil for their own use and to sell, although generally the coconuts themselves are harvested and shipped to the mainland.

30. History Of Belize - Lonely Planet Travel Information Belize hosted one of the great Mesoamerican civilizations of ancient times, the Maya. The Maya created vibrant commercial centers, monumental religious temples and exquisite http://www.lonelyplanet.com/belize/history

31. Belize History | Belize-guide.info Before you head out on your tropical vacation to Belize, take a few moments to read our overview of the island's intriguing history. http://belize-guide.info/past.and.present/history/

The Segmental Info System Belize History Loading Belize Guide Past and Present History The history of Belize mirrors that of many places in the Caribbean Becoming Civilized The heritage of the Americas and countries like Belize started about 50,00 years ago with migrants from Asia who traveled east over a now non-existent passage to become the ancestors of Belize's indigenous people. Throughout the ages, Belize has been inhabited by tribal peoples and Europeans who came to colonize the land, and has weathered the effects of slavery, colonialism, agricultural advancements, and industrialization. Today the country remains a beautiful, lush country of breathtaking terrain that has endured great struggles to gain its independence. Early Civilizations The early inhabitants of the Caribbean and Central America were the Arawaks and the Caribs, who were skilled hunters, fishermen, and farmers. The Arawak people learned the skill of farming about 9,000 years ago through cultivating wild seed fruits and roots and growing crops of maize, yams, cassava, cotton, and tobacco. The Maya people developed complex civilizations in Central America and Mexico, thousands of years before Europeans arrived in the region. The Maya civilization took thousands of years to develop, and reached its height between 250 A.D. and 900 A.D. These ancient peoples were farmers and thrived on crops of beans, corn, cocoa, squash, and chile peppers. The Maya were also proficient potters and cloth makers. They made beautiful clay pots that they hardened with fire. They wove fabrics from the cotton that they farmed and dyed the cloth with bright patterns. The multi-faceted Maya were also great stone workers, making jewelry from jade, gold, silver, copper, and bronze, as well as erecting various architectural wonders including plazas, palaces, public buildings, temples, and sculptures of their gods and heroes.

32. Belize History, Belize Vacation Belize History,, Belize Food, Vegetarian Food,vegan, or gluten intolerant, A Living Harmony, Belize Retirement, Museum, Nature Trail, Edible Garden, Butterfly, Green Iguana http://trybelize.com/BelizeHistory.html

Home Belize Tours Accommodation Vegetarian Tour ... Museum Orchid Eco-Village Tropical Eco-Sustainability Experience Tropical Eco-Learning at your Door-Step Relaxation with Eco-Learning Search Our agents are standing by to help you. Click to chat. Belize Vacations Belize City Day Tour r First Night Belize ... / Vegan Belize 28 Day Belize Experience Belize Belize History Belize Geography Belize Economy ... Emigration, immigrati on Language Religion Holidays National symbols ... Eco-Village Facilities All Inclusive Package Airport Hotel Vegetarian Food Hotel Green Building Restaurant Vegetarian Food ... Orchid Garden Eco-Village Hotel Eco-Village Dining Room Vegetarians are welcome Rainforest Garden Orchids Bromeliads Edible Garden Butterfly Corridor Belize Hotel s Most Popular Tourist Destinations San Pedro Caye Caulker Belize City Placencia Belize Hotels (Place to Stay) Hotel in San Pedro Hotel in Caye Caulker Hotel in Hopkins Hotel in Placencia Hotel in Dangriga Hotel in Punta Gorda Hotel in Cayo Hotel in Orange Walk Hotel in Corozal Most Popular Tourist Attractions Actun Tunichil Muknal (ATM) Lamanai Maya Ruin Crooked Tree Sanctuary ... Hol Chan Marine Reserv e Belize Zoo Baboon Sanctuary Crystal Jaguar Cave Exploration Dear Orchid Garden Hotel Staff We appreciate all the meals (delicious meals) and the comfort of home away from Home. Thank you so much for providing us somewhere to stay and the wonderful Service!

33. Encyclopedia: Belize History — Infoplease.com Encyclopeadia articles concerning Belize History. Places. Africa; Asia; Australia and Oceania; Britain, Ireland, France, and the Low Countries http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/1blzhist.html

Site Map FAQ in All Infoplease Almanacs Biographies Dictionary Encyclopedia Spelling Checker Daily Almanac for Nov 14, 2010 Search White Pages Skip Navigation Home American Indian Heritage Month ... games, quizzes Editor's Favorites American Indian Heritage Month Veterans Day Most Corrupt Countries in the World Infoplease's Facebook page ... DK Daily Teach Search: Infoplease Info search tips Search: Biographies Bio search tips Share Encyclopedia Belize History British Honduras Browse by Subject Atmosphere and Weather Biographies Ecology and Environmentalism Geography ... Sports The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, Cite Print Email Bookmark ... Add to Reddit Click Here! Click Here! Calculator Spelling Checker Place Finder Distance Calculator ... Year by Year 24 X 7 Private Tutor 24 x 7 Tutor Availability Unlimited Online Tutoring 1-on-1 Tutoring Explore Science Questions Solve Calculus RSS About Infoplease Part of Family Education Network Contact Link to Us Advertise with Infoplease Privacy ... Online Gradebook Click Here!

34. Belize - History A selection of articles related to belize history belize - history Encyclopedia - Belize. Total (2003 E) Density 279,457 (July 2005 est.) 13/km Belize is a small http://www.experiencefestival.com/belize_-_history

35. Belize History Belize history, Maya Civilization, Different dialect in Belize, Colony of the United Kingdom in Belize, Crown Colony in Belize, Mahogany in Belize, Hurricane Hattie in Belize http://www.belizepropertycenter.com/belize-history.html

36. Belize: Encyclopedia II - Belize - History Main article History of Belize The Maya civilization spread over Belize between 1500 BC and AD 300 and flourished until about AD 900. The first Europeans arrived in the area http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Belize_-_History/id/615953

37. Belize History Belize History Virtuoso Belize Vacation Master Cruise Specialists Recommended by Conde Nast, NBC Travel Channel TV. Great value, priceless Belize information, family and http://www.travelwizard.com/centralamerica/belize-vacations/history/

Sitemap Central America Belize Vacations Advertise on this Site ... Email this page to a friend Belize History Maya Civilization Archaeologists estimate that at their peak, 1 to 2 million Mayans lived within the borders of present day Belize. Mighty Maya cities such as Caracol, Xunantunich and Lamanai dotted the landscape, with small agricultural communities farming the land between. The Maya civilization is divided into the Pre-Classic (1000 B.C. to A.D. 300), the Classic (A.D. 300 to 900) when the civilization reached its height of development, and the Post-Classic (A.D. 1000 to 1500) when the civilization fell apart and disappeared. No one knows for certain what caused the disappearance of the Maya. Perhaps it was war, loss of faith, famine or a series of natural disasters. European Presence Christopher Columbus sailed along the coast of Central America in 1502, and named the bay which borders the southern part of the barrier reef Bay of Honduras. The first settlers in Belize were English Puritans, setting up trading post along the coast of Belize. Various bands of ship wrecked sailors, buccaneers and pirates established permanent bases in Belize, harrassing the Spanish galleons carrying gold, silver, and hardwoods from Central America to Europe. It wasn't long before logging became the dominant occupation. This band of rugged individuals took to calling themselves "Baymen" after the Bay of Honduras. Spain continually attempted to expel these British buccaneers from then Spanish territory, but finally signed treaties in 1763 and 1786 allowing the British to continue to harvest timber in exchange for protection against pirates preying on the Spanish galleons.

38. MapZones.com : Belize History Information of Belize History, Civilization, independence, king, rural, war http://www.mapzones.com/world/central_america/belize/historyindex.php

Country Info Home Introduction General Data Maps ... Time and Date Belize : History Two themes dominate the history of Belize: the outward fight to establish and maintain an English-speaking nation in an area controlled by Hispanic peoples and culture, and the inward interaction between groups of different races and cultural backgrounds. Understanding contemporary social relations and the politics of Belize depends on understanding these various groups and their interpretations of past events. The first English settlers arrived in the early 1600s in present-day Belize. Their reached marked the beginning of a conflict with neighboring Spanish settlers that lasted for centuries. For the first 200 years, this conflict was part of the larger rivalry between Britain and Spain. In the early 1800s, after most of the Spanish colonies in the New World became independent, the conflict in Belize evolved into a Guatemalan territorial claim on the area that continued into the 1990s. Like many nations that have newly emerged from colonialism, Belize has a population that is fragmented into many racial and cultural groups. The two largest groups are the Creoles, English-speaking or Creole-speaking blacks and people of mixed African and European heritage, and the Mestizos, Spanish-speaking people of mixed Mayan and Spanish European. Two other remarkable groups are the Garifuna, a group of African and Carib ancestry originally from the Lesser Antilles, and the Maya, descendants of the original inhabitants of Belize.

39. Belize History Facts & Timeline Visit this site for facts and information about the Belize History Timeline. Details, dates and major events in the Belize History Timeline. Brief, interesting and concise http://www.facts-about.org.uk/history-and-events-timeline-belize.htm

40. Belize - Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia Belize (formerly British Honduras) is a democratic constitutional monarchy, and the northernmost Central American nation. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belize

Belize From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation search Belize Flag Coat of arms Motto “Sub Umbra Floreo” Latin "Under the Shade I Flourish" Anthem Land of the Free Royal anthem God Save the Queen ... Demonym Belizean ( /bəˈliːziən/ or /bəˈliːʒən/ Government Parliamentary democracy and Constitutional monarchy Monarch Elizabeth II Governor-General ... Independence from the United Kingdom Date Area Total Population Density 15/km GDP PPP Total $2.575 billion Per capita GDP (nominal) Total $1.352 billion Per capita HDI high Currency Belize dollar BZD Time zone central time UTC Drives on the right BZ Internet TLD .bz Calling code These ranks are based on the 2007 figures. Belize (pronounced /bɛˈliːz/ listen ) (formerly British Honduras ) is a democratic constitutional monarchy, and the northernmost Central American nation. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Although Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official language. Belize is bordered by Mexico to its north, by

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Page 2     21-40 of 50    Back | 1  | 2  | 3  | Next 20