Border control
Tariffs
Safety/Protection
Trading
Price raises
100
In relation to the end of slavery, what time period were U.S. government policies enforced on some Caribbean countries?
Primarily enforced in the late 19th to early 20th centuries, particularly during the period of U.S. expansion and imperialism following the Spanish-American War of 1898.
100
What is a tariff?
A tariff is a tax on goods or services coming into a country.
100
How can U.S. government policies help keep Caribbean people safe?
The U.S. can provide aid for healthcare, disaster help, and support for jobs.
100
This image shows what benefit of Caribbean countries to the U.S. What is this image called or known as?
Triangulation of trading with the caribbean based on geographical location or proximity
100
How has the U.S. hindered Caribbean development?
The United States has hindered Caribbean development by Unequal Trade Deals.
U.S. trade policies often favor American businesses.
Local Caribbean industries struggle to compete and grow, while profits often leave the region.
For Example: U.S. companies dominate tourism and agriculture, taking much of the revenue back to the U.S. instead of reinvesting locally.
200
What was the Good Neighbour Policy (1934)?
The Good Neighbour Policy was introduced by U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s. Its main goal was to improve relations with Latin American and Caribbean countries.
Promised non-intervention and non-interference in the domestic affairs of these countries.
Instead of military force, the U.S. aimed to use diplomacy, trade, and aid to build partnerships between the Caribbean and themselves.
200
What was the Monroe Doctrine (1823), and how did it reflect the impact of global conditions and U.S. government policies on the promotion and hindrance of Caribbean development?
The Monroe Doctrine (1823) was a U.S. foreign policy statement declaring that the Western Hemisphere was no longer open to European colonization or intervention.
The newly independent nations in Latin America and the Caribbean, long-term impact on Caribbean development was both promoting and hindering progress depending on the global and political government context.
200
How can U.S. trade policies sometimes hurt Caribbean safety?
They can cause job losses if local businesses cannot compete with U.S. companies.
200
How has the U.S. promoted Caribbean Development?
Increased Aid and Cooperation:
Educational, health, and infrastructure aid increased in many Caribbean countries, improving living conditions.
Encouraged Stability:
With fewer invasions or interventions, Caribbean governments had more opportunity to focus on development.
200
How can price rises affect Caribbean development?
It makes food and other things harder to buy for everyone.
300
How can strict U.S. border control affect Caribbean travelers?
It can make it harder for people to visit or work in the U.S. Also harder for persons to attain U.S. Visas.
300
What was the hope or promise for Caribbean islands tied to U.S. government policies?
In the Caribbean, the U.S. exerted control through:
Territorial expansion
Military interventions
Economic exploitation
Political influence
Cultural and migratory ties
This legacy still shapes U.S.-Caribbean relations today.
300
How can U.S. military actions affect safety in the Caribbean?
They can cause conflicts that make people unsafe.
300
What role did the United States begin to play in the Caribbean after colonialism?
The United States began to play a dominant political, economic, and military role in the region, shaping much of its modern history.
300
How does the Dragon Gas Deal between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago illustrate the impact of global conditions and government policies on the promotion and hindrance of Caribbean development?
The Dragon Gas Deal between Venezuela and Trinidad and Tobago is a prime example of how global political conditions and government policies can both promote and hinder development in the Caribbean.