In the late 1800s, the influence of the United States of America became more prominent in British Honduras. Mexican refugees, American Ex-Confederates, West Indians, Indians and Chinese and some Middle Eastern people from Lebanon and Palestine also arrived. The Legislative Council was appointed in 1871 and this body was not replaced until 1954.Ĭonsiderable immigration continued to occur during this period. Consequently, the settlers requested the English Crown to protect the settlement with British soldiers.ĭuring this period, the Governor was the seat of power in the colony and he had an appointed Legislative Council to work with. This occurred because the settlers were afraid of being overrun by Maya engaged in the Caste War in southern Mexico. This period represents the time when the British government exerted full control of the colony.
