1877 Saint Barthélemy status referendum

A referendum on re-integration into France was held in the Swedish colony of Saint Barthélemy in late October 1877.[1] The island had been a colonial possession of Sweden for nearly a century, but following the referendum in which only one person voted against the proposal, it was returned to France the following year.[1]

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Background

The island had been part of the French West Indies until 1784, when it was transferred to Sweden in return for trade privileges in Gothenburg.[1] However, the island proved expensive for Sweden to maintain.[1] An agreement was made on 10 August 1877 on returning the island to French control,[2] the first article of which included the requirement of a binding referendum.[1]

Results
Choice Votes %
For35099.71
Against10.29
Invalid/blank votes–
Total351100

Aftermath

The results were announced on 31 October 1877.[1] Subsequently the French National Assembly approved the treaty on 22 January 1878.[1] On 16 March 1878 the island became part of the jurisdiction of Guadeloupe.[1]

See also

References
  1. St Barthélemy (France), October 1877: Integration into France Direct Democracy (in German)
  2. The Overseas Collectivity of St. Barthélemy St Barths Online
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