Battle of St. George's Caye

The Battle of St. George's Caye was a naval engagement between the Baymen and

• A Spanish fleet from Cuba

• An invading armada from Guatemala

• A Spanish armada from Merida

• The Spanish Armada

Which of the following statements is true about Spain's attempt to invade and destroy Belize in 1798?

• It was the first and last attempt by Spain.

• It was not the first, but it was the last attempt by Spain.

According to the journals and diaries from the Baymen, the actual battle lasted approximately

• 1 hour

• 2 hours

• one week

• all day

All except________, explains what triggered the Battle of St. George's Caye.

• The Baymen made relentless efforts to expand the logging trade beyond the areas delimited by the Convention of London.

• Spain's attempt to establish sovereignty within the Bay of Honduras.

• The Public Meeting decision to establish fortifications on St. George's Caye

• The French Revolutionary War

What two factors primarily influenced the Baymen's decision in 1797 to defend the settlement from Spain's impending invasion?

• long standing occupation of the area

• the profittable timber trade

• their history as rogues of the Caribbean

• Jamaica's assistance

What major event changed the historical narrative of the Spanish invasion in the Bay of Honduras?

• The armada was disorganized and unprepared to launch an invasion.

• The Baymen were on guard, and prepared to defend St. George's Caye.

• The enslaved Africans participating in the battle

• The Baymen were wealthy to afford obtaining assistance from Jamaica

Were enslaved Africans willing to fight and defend their masters against the Spanish armada?

• Yes. They preferred having a British owner over a Spanish one.

• No. They felt the battle distracted them from their jobs.

• No. They were volunteered and commanded by their masters to fight against the Spanish armada.

• Yes. Because they developed an amicable relationship with their owners.

What role did the local population play during the conflict between the Baymen and the Spanish armada?

• They remained neutral and did not participate.

• They actively supported the Baymen in their defense.

• They sided with the Spanish forces.

• They were forced to evacuate the area.