8. Caribbean-Global Interactions

Question 1

what is one of the defining features of the modern Caribbean

Answer 1

Migration is one of the defining features of the modern Caribbean since slavery, colonisation and indentureship

Question 2

In the first 50 years since the post-independence period, the Caribbean has shifted from

Answer 2

being a net importer of labour to become a net-exporter

Question 3

The Caribbean has one of the largest diasporic

Answer 3

communities in the world in proportion to population.

Question 4

Migration Patterns of Caribbean Nationals in the 19th Century

Answer 4

Caribbean Nationals (males) emigrating for economic opportunities to: Panama, Cuba, Costa Rica, Venezuela

This was caused by bad social and economic conditions in the Caribbean.