Caribbean History

• The British government's policy towards the West Indies changed from one of benevolent paternalism to one of self-help.
• The exploitation of Caribbean resources, particularly sugar, tobacco, and cotton, fueled the transatlantic slave trade and contributed to the economic prosperity of European colonial powers.
• This led to protests from the West Indian governments and trade unions.
• In 1948, the Colonial Office announced that it would no longer be responsible for economic development in the colonies.
• In 1948, Britain announced that it would end all subsidies to the sugar industry by 1952.
• The Caribbean islands were later colonized by other European powers such as the British, French, and Dutch, shaping the cultural and social landscape of the region.
• The British government was not prepared to spend money on the West Indies, which were seen as unprofitable colonies.
• In 1948, the Colonial Development Corporation was established by the British government to promote economic development in the colonies.
• Colonialism in the Caribbean began with the arrival of Christopher Columbus in 1492, leading to the Spanish colonization of the region.
• Sugar was introduced into the Caribbean by Christopher Columbus during his second voyage in 1493.
• European demand for sugar led to its cultivation on large plantations worked by enslaved Africans.
• The British government believed that the colonies were capable of managing their own affairs and encouraged them to become more independent.
• Cotton production became significant in the United States due to the invention of the cotton gin in 1793.
• In response, the British government established the Colonial Development Corporation (CDC) in 1948 to promote development in the colonies through investment in infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, ports, airports, and water supply systems.
• Britain also ended its preferential tariff on West Indian goods entering the UK market.
• The British government also recognized the need for greater political representation for the people of the colonies.
• West Indians protested against these policies through strikes and demonstrations.
• Britain's decision to withdraw its support had significant consequences for the Caribbean economies, leading to increased poverty and unemployment.
• Britain's decision to withdraw its support had significant consequences for the Caribbean economies, leading to increased poverty and unemployment.
• The Caribbean was initially populated by indigenous peoples who had migrated across the Bering Strait thousands of years ago.
• The Caribbean was initially populated by indigenous peoples who had migrated across the Bering Strait thousands of years ago.
• The British government established the West India Royal Commission in 1956 to investigate the economic problems facing the region and recommend solutions.
• Britain's decision to withdraw its support had significant consequences for the Caribbean economies, leading to increased poverty and unemployment.
• The British government established the West India Royal Commission in 1956 to investigate the economic problems facing the region and recommend solutions.
• African slaves brought over to work on these plantations played a significant role in the economy of the Caribbean.
• African slaves brought over to work on these plantations played a significant role in the economy of the Caribbean.
• The Caribbean was initially populated by indigenous peoples who had migrated across the Bering Strait thousands of years ago.
• African slaves brought over to work on these plantations played an important role in the economy of the Caribbean.
• African slaves brought over to work on these plantations played an important role in the economy of the Caribbean.
• During this time, there was no resistance from the indigenous population due to their weakened state caused by diseases brought over by Europeans.
• The British government's withdrawal of support also affected the political climate in the Caribbean, with many people calling for independence or greater autonomy.
• The British government's withdrawal of support also affected the political climate in the Caribbean, with many people calling for independence or greater autonomy.
• The British government responded with repression, including arresting leaders of the Jamaican National Workers Union (JNWU) and banning their newspaper.
• The British government responded with repression, including arresting leaders of the Jamaican National Workers Union (JNWU) and banning their newspaper.
• European explorers arrived in the Caribbean during the Age of Discovery in the late 15th century.
• European explorers arrived in the Caribbean during the Age of Discovery in the late 15th century.
• The British government's withdrawal of support also affected the political climate in the Caribbean, with many people calling for independence or greater autonomy.
• Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Hispaniola (now Haiti) on his first voyage in 1492.
• Britain abolished slavery in 1807 but continued to profit from it through trade until 1865.
• Britain abolished slavery in 1807 but continued to profit from it through trade until 1865.