The Cedula of Population has lain the foundation and growth of the population of Trinidad.

The Spanish who are in possession of the island contribute little towards advancements.

Trinidad is perfect due to its geographical location.

French planters with their slaves, free persons of color and mulattoes from neighboring islands of Grenada, Martinique, Guadeloupe and Dominica migrate to Trinidad during the French Revolution.

The Spanish also give many incentives to lure settlers to the island, including exemption from taxes for ten years and land grants in accordance to the terms set out in the Cedula.

These new immigrants establish local communities of Blanchisseuse, Champs Fleurs, Cascade, Carenage and Laventille.

Trinidad's population jumps from just under fourteen hundred in 1777 to over fifteen thousand by the end of 1789.