Belize: History
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The first recorded European settlement is established by shipwrecked English seamen, although the area had been claimed by Spain. Over the next 150 years, more English settlements are built.
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Belize is officially declared a crown colony called British Honduras.
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The Belizean economy is hit by the Great Depression. Additionally, Belize City is largely destroyed by a Hurricane.
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A new constitution gives Belize full internal self-government.
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The country changes its name from British Honduras to Belize.
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Belize declares complete independence from Britain.
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Belize begins commercial exploitation of its oil reserves.
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Belize's credit rating is reduced to “selective” default by ratings agency Standard and Poor's.
Sources:
BBC NewsBritannica