In the early 17th century, the French, English and Dutch started occupying smaller unclaimed Caribbean islands which they then used to launch raids on Spanish colonies in order to disrupt Spain's monopoly on shipping between Europe and its Caribbean possessions, eventually taking some of these Spanish outposts. Most notable among these conquered Spanish outposts was Jamaica, taken by the English, and _________, taken by the French.

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Western Hispaniola, now known as Haiti, was taken by the French and is the correct answer. This event significantly impacted the balance of colonial power in the Caribbean.

In the Early 17th Century, the French, English and Dutch