A look at the history of Greenland, from Viking Raiders to Donald Trump

Nuk, Greenland (AP)-Greenland passes a moment in the international lights where US President Donald Trump is a maneuver to control the northern pole lands rich in minerals that most people do not know but it is a huge ice island at the world’s top.

But Greenland, which Viking adventurer Eric The Reed to attract settlers has a history of human housing that extends to more than 4000 years.

The Denmark region of autonomy was home to the indigenous peoples that crossed the Arctic from what is now known as Canada, Scandinavian settlers, Luthensian missionaries and American military personnel who used it as a base to protect the United States from Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union.

Now the warming climate and renewed competition for the Arctic resources is an economic boom of the world’s largest island, which includes about 56,000 people, most of which are in inpo backgrounds.

Here are some features of Greenland’s history.

About 2500 BC

The first human beings arrive in North Greenland from what is now known about Canada after the narrow strait separating the island from North America has frozen. This was to be the first of six waves of migration that brought the peoples of the spoil to Greenland.

About 985

The Scandinavian explorer, Eric The Reed, arrives at Greenland with a fleet of Vikings ships, according to an Icelandic mine in the Middle Ages. NORSEMEN established two settlements with a population of between 2500 and 5,000, but they disappeared around 1450 for unknown reasons.

1200

The people of Thuwal, the last wave of Invita’s migration to Greenland, arrives from what is now known as Alaska. These people have spread throughout Greenland and they are the ancestors of the indigenous population who make up about 90 % of the country’s population.

1721

Hans Eagede’s missionaries reach Greenland to search for lost Scandinavian settlements. No survivors find, as he builds a new settlement in Kangeq, near the modern era Nuk, the capital of Greenland, and begins efforts to transform the indigenous people into Christianity. This represents the beginning of the modern Denmark colonization in Greenland.

1814

With the solution of the Kingdom of Denmark and Norway, Greenland becomes an official Danish colony. The Danish authorities are developing Greenland’s isolation policy from the outside world. Trade is controlled by state monopoly.

1854-1987

Invittuut in southwest Greenland is the only commercial source in the world for Cryolite, a metal used in aluminum production. The mine produced 3.7 million tons of cellulite during its history, most of which was shipped to American production, which reached its climax during World War II amid increased aluminum demand to build military aircraft. The mine was closed after its exhaustion and switching manufacturers to artificial screws.

1917

The US government recognizes Denmark in Greenland. This recognition was part of an agreement between the two countries that the United States acquired on the Danish islands of Virgin for $ 25 million of gold.

1941-1945

The United States occupies Greenland due to fears that Nazi Germany can use the island as a base for attacks on North America. The occupation was implemented under an agreement with the Denmark government in exile, which recognized the Danish sovereignty over Greenland.

1946

The government of US President Harry Truman offers Greenland as part of an effort to secure military bases on the island due to “the extreme importance in Greenland to defend the United States.” Denmark refuses to sell Greenland, but signs a long -term base agreement.

1953

Greenland stops being a Danish colony and becomes Denmark’s province due to a constitutional amendment. However, the real decision -making force with the Greenland Ministry in Copenhagen remains.

1979

Greenlanders are crowned with further control of their own affairs in the Law of Home Governance, which defines the green parliament and gives local authorities to control issues such as education, health and fisheries. The legislation was approved by the Danish Parliament and was ratified by 70 % of local voters.

2009

Greenland becomes a self -governmental state within the Kingdom of Denmark. The Self -Government Law, which was approved by more than 75 % of Greenland voters and believed by the Danish Parliament, recognizes the right of Greenland to independence upon the request of local voters. Denmark reserves the control of defense and foreign affairs.

2019

Trump raises a diplomatic spit with Denmark after presenting his first offer to buy Greenland. Danish Prime Minister Metty Friedriksen rejects the idea, saying: “Greenland is not for sale. Greenland is not a Danish. Greenland belongs to Greenland. I strongly hope that this does not mean seriously.” Trump quickly eliminates a planned trip to Copenhagen.

2025

During a speech on a joint session of the American Congress, Trump says the United States needs Greenland for national security reasons. He says, “I think we will get it.” “One way or another, we will get it.”