Colonialism in Seychelles

In their quest for colonialism, the French began taking control of Seychelles in the mid 1700s. In fact, Seychelles got its name from the minster of France, Moreau de Seychelles. During 1974 and 1800, the British tried conquering the land and succeeded when France capitulated and signed a document relinquishing control over the territory. British rule over the region continued until 1976, when Seychelles was granted independence and elections became normal.