1518 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 15th century – 16th century – 17th century |
| Decades: | 1480s 1490s 1500s – 1510s – 1520s 1530s 1540s |
| Years: | 1515 1516 1517 – 1518 – 1519 1520 1521 |
The year 1518 was a time of many changes and events around the world. One notable event involved a tiny creature causing a big problem on an island far away.
Major Events of 1518
The Fire Ant Problem on Hispaniola
In 1518, a serious problem hit the island of Hispaniola, which is now shared by the countries of Haiti and the Dominican Republic. A huge number of tropical fire ants caused a "plague." This means there were so many ants that they became a major disaster.
These tiny but powerful ants attacked and destroyed many crops. Crops are plants like corn, wheat, or vegetables that farmers grow for food. When crops are destroyed, it means less food for people and animals. This kind of event could cause a lot of hardship for the people living on Hispaniola at that time.
Tropical fire ants are known for their painful stings and for being very aggressive. They can quickly spread and take over areas, making them a big threat to farms and even people.
Images for kids
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Tropical ants devastate crops on Hispaniola.
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Sidonie of Saxony
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Clara of Saxe-Lauenburg
See also
In Spanish: 1518 para niños
