Caribbean History and its relevance to Global History
... 239,149 Indians were imported into British Guiana. This colony received the most indentured labourers in the British West Indies. During 1845-1920, a total of 143, 939 Indians were imported into Trinidad and 37,000 to Jamaica. These indentured labourers were also employed on the cocoa, coconut and c ...
... 239,149 Indians were imported into British Guiana. This colony received the most indentured labourers in the British West Indies. During 1845-1920, a total of 143, 939 Indians were imported into Trinidad and 37,000 to Jamaica. These indentured labourers were also employed on the cocoa, coconut and c ...
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... • Mining is important in some countries. • Puerto Rico has developed industry based on U.S. policies. • Tourism is important throughout the region. ...
... • Mining is important in some countries. • Puerto Rico has developed industry based on U.S. policies. • Tourism is important throughout the region. ...
History of the Caribbean
The history of the Caribbean reveals the significant role the region played in the colonial struggles of the European powers since the 15th century. In the 20th century the Caribbean was again important during World War II, in the decolonization wave during the post-war period, and in the tension between Communist Cuba and the United States (US). Genocide, slavery, immigration and rivalry between world powers have given Caribbean history an impact disproportionate to the size of this small region.