Historical evolution of Suriname

Suriname was originally inhabited by Indians.

1499 the Spanish navigator a de ojeda first explored Suriname.

155 1 year, the Dutch established the first settlement at the mouth of the Suriname River.

1593 was declared as its territory by Spanish explorers.

1602, the Dutch began to settle here.

1630 British immigrants moved here.

1630 British colonists occupied Suriname and immigrated from Barbados to Suriname to run tobacco and sugar cane plantations.

1667, the Netherlands and Britain signed the Treaty of Brayda, ceding the New Netherlands in North America (now new york, USA) to Britain, thus gaining colonial rule over Suriname.

1682 The Dutch government sold Suriname to the Dutch West India Company due to financial difficulties. 1683, the company sold Surinamese13 to Dutch aristocrat Duke van Sommaire Dick.

1799 ~ 18 15 During the Napoleonic Wars, Suriname was once again occupied by Britain.

According to the Amiens Treaty of 1802, Britain returned Suriname to the Netherlands and called it Guyana.

From 65438 to 1980s, the Dutch colonial authorities brought in a large number of black slaves from Africa to engage in sugarcane cultivation. In order to resist the cruel exploitation and oppression of the colonists, slaves held armed uprisings many times.

From the end of 17 to the beginning of 18, some slaves fled from plantations to remote forest areas and established some independent new villages, which were called jungle blacks.

1772, the black uprising in the jungle once approached Paramaribo.

1863 Dutch colonial authorities were forced to abolish slavery.

From 1970s to 1930s of 19, the Dutch colonial authorities imported a batch of indentured laborers from India, Java and China. These workers not only participate in sugarcane cultivation, but also help the local development of rice production. In the 1920s, Suriname discovered abundant bauxite, but for many years, the bauxite industry was mainly controlled by American and Dutch capitalists.

1667 The Dutch who settled in Suriname introduced coffee trees from Java in the early18th century, making Suriname the first country to grow coffee in the history of South America. During World War II, American troops occupied Suriname. After the war, Surinam National Party, Surinam Progressive People's Party, Indonesian Farmers' Party, United Trade Union and other organizations appeared in Suriname. 1954, Suriname gained "internal autonomy", but national defense and diplomacy were still in the hands of the Dutch government. 1973, the National Party Alliance won the general election and established a government with H.A.E. Aaron, Chairman of the National Party, as Prime Minister.

1975165438+1On October 25th, it declared independence and established the Republic of Suriname. After independence, the Surinamese government has taken some measures to develop the national economy, such as nationalizing some foreign-funded enterprises, encouraging the development of private industries and developing local resources. Externally, it advocates developing relations with third world countries. 1975 12 Suriname joins the United Nations 1976 establishes diplomatic relations with China.

1On February 25th, 980, a military coup took place in Suriname, and Aaron's government was overthrown. The newly established National Military Commission took over the political power and appointed H.R. Hendrick Chin A Sen as the Prime Minister. In August of the same year, Hendrik Khin Asan became President and Prime Minister. 198 1 year, the policy center, the highest decision-making body composed of six people, including President Hendrick Chin Assen and Army Commander D. Bouterse, was established. Since then, the government has changed several times, and attempted coups have occurred from time to time. From 65438 to 0984, the government was composed of representatives from the military, trade unions and business circles, with W. Udenhout as prime minister. 1985 A new government with Bouterse as the head and Udenhout as the prime minister was established, and the Supreme Consultative Council, the highest decision-making body with Bouterse as the chairman, was also established.