increasing the population as a result. Although this was later replaced by tourism and manufacturing, the
Sugar Industry once dominated the islands. Not only did a change in the economy affect the Caribbean
islands, but invasions, especially by the United States, did as well. Specifically, this can be seen in the
invasion of Panama in 1989 as well as in the occupation of Haiti starting in 1915. However, some of
these aspects affected some countries more than others.
The Caribbean is generally separated into three main island groups…
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