How did French forces affect Montserrat during the colonial period?

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Montserrat Lush mountain vegetation on Montserrat, Lesser Antilles.

During the colonial period, French forces frequently disrupted life on Montserrat through repeated attacks on early settlers. The island's control shifted several times as a result of these conflicts:1

Occupation: French forces took possession of the island in 1664 and again in 1667, though it was subsequently restored to England under the Treaty of Breda.1
Sacking: In 1712, French forces sacked the island.1
Final Capture: The French captured Montserrat for the last time in 1782, but the island was returned to Britain following the Treaty of Paris in 1783.1