Bermuda



    The Bermuda is an archipelago of coral islands in the North Atlantic ocean that is parallel to the state of North Carolina. The island is made up of seven tiny islands that mark the northern point of the infamous Bermuda Triangle. It is also home to many historical, cultural, and political events that create lasting effects on the people of the island. The bermuda was first settled in the form of a wreckage of a British ship, as stated in the Virtual Research Library.  Then, slaves were introduced to the island.  There was a lot of harsh treatment that resulted in many revolts, until slavery was finally abolished in 1834. Bermuda's economy was carried by the shipping industry, building ships from wood. The island eventually became a manning and ship building center. THere were many racial tensions on the island as well, where Afro- Caribbeans would protest they racism they would endure. Race riots began to sprout across the nation, and there was a call for independence from Britain. However, the vote against independence were the majority, which resulted in Bermuda remaining as an overseas territory for Britain. Due to it's history with the racial tensions and desire to become independent, it resulted in the country remaining as British territory, an effect that lasts into the modern day. On the cultural side, the Bermuda remains as a largely Christian, with around 40% of the remaining religions being non-Anglican protestant. Methodism was also introduced to the region, which remains as a source of unity for the Afro-Caribbean community to this day, a cultural event that results in many viewing Afro-Caribbeans as followers of Methodism. 



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