Research Paper Introduction
A glamorized tourist destination, the Commonwealth nation of Antigua and Barbuda offers an array of beaches, sights, and landmarks that reflects the history of the twin islands from settlement and colonization to modern-day life. Antigua bleeds a charming blend of African and European traditions, emulated in the local culture of the island. This culture is a direct result of the slavery that displaced African peoples endured on sugar plantations throughout British rule of the islands. Therefore, the island’s history of slavery generated an Afro-European blend of individuals known as Creoles whose unique lifestyle coalesces the two vastly different roots. Sources “Antigua.” The Virtual Caribbean Library, ggccaribbean.wpengine.com/listing/antigua-and-barbuda/. Antigua and Barbuda / Exploring Antigua and Barbuda, www.antigua barbuda.org/Agpnt01.htm. “Antigua and Barbuda History.” The History of Antigua and Barbuda in Writings, Photographs, and Stories,
