Vanuatu1800s - Thousands of ni-Vanuatu are kidnapped and forced to work on sugar and cotton plantati
Vanuatu1800s - Thousands of ni-Vanuatu are kidnapped and forced to work on sugar and cotton plantations in Fiji and Queensland, Australia. The practice, known as “blackbirding”, continues until the early 20th century. 1906 - Britain and France make the country a Condominium, under joint administration. Each power is responsible for its own citizens but indigenous New Hebrideans are looked after by both countries. Non-New Hebrideans choose which country they want to be governed by.1938 - Emergence of the John Frum cargo cult. Believers say goods owned by American and European visitors to the island are really meant for them but are intercepted by the foreigners. They believe that their ancestors will one day return with goods or “cargo” for them. The British jail the leaders of the movement and outlaw any mention of John Frum. Read more: bbc. com/news/world -- source link
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