French Guiana

This is just the beginning of Frances interest in the country

Retaken by France, who are then forced to take stronger control. During this period England attempted to seize control also.

Set uop the modern day lines of French Guiana and Brazil.

Slavery of African's had become more prominant. Was abolished in 1794.

Slaves were legally kept within the country.

Authority restored to France by 1815.

Devil's island would be used for ver 100 years as a place for France's criminals.

The country was split into the inner terrritories, the Inini, and the Guiana on the coast. Split in hopes that the economy would thrive. Failed and became one again in 1946.

France hoped to start their own space travel base and built it in French Guiana due to better conditions.

The French space agency begins making more leaps in space travel.