History
The first successful settlement by a western colonial power was in 1650, when the French established friendly contact with the native Caribs. The British took control of the island in the 18th century, and ruled until its independence in 1974. Despite the long history of British rule, Grenada's French heritage is still evidenced by the number of French loanwords in Grenadian Creole.
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