ocr: In 1795, - the local Carib population stagedarevolt against the British, who deported them, leaving a largely black African population. - 1951 Universal suffrage. 1969 Internal selfgovernment. - 1972 James Mitchell premier; holds balance of power between People's Political Party (PPP) and St. Vincent Labour Party (SVLP). - - . 1974 Coalition ofPPP and - SVLP. 1979 Milton Cato,head of coalition; leads St. Vincent to full independence from Britain. La Soufrière volcano erupts. 1989 General election; NDP,foundedbyJames Mitchell in 1975, takes all seats.
