THE EFFECTS OF Migration Since the 1950’s migration has by no means on a small scale. The main reason people from the Caribbean migrate is to make a better type for themselves and their families. Many sacrifices are made when West Indians deceive their home lands for foreign lands. DISADVANTAGES AND ADVANTAGES OF MIGRATION Migration has disrupted the family structure. While parents are away trying to make a living and sending home remittances[1] guardians are expected to fulfill
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The Haitian revolution occurred during the period 1791 to 1804 when conflict developed in the French colony of Saint-Dominique‚ which culminated in the elimination of slavery. Conflict between the classes of St Dominique sparked revolts in different parts of the island which led to many individuals being killed and others fleeing to surrounding countries in attempts to start a new life. The Haitian revolution was inspired by the French revolution; which brought fort ideas of liberty‚ fraternity
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Sugar Cane Plantation 1500-1800 The American sugar industry evolved between 1500 and 1800 as planters adopted innovations in land use and in the mills. The Spanish began commercial sugar production in Hispaniola; the Portuguese followed shortly thereafter in Brazil. The sugar cane is not a native plant of the western hemisphere; it originated from New Guinea and subtropical India. Sugar plantation economy was based on agricultural mass production of sugar cane. Evidently‚ the rise of sugar economies
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The economic challenges facing the Caribbean The Caribbean is far from immune from the global economic crisis. Although many Governments initially thought themselves safe from its effects it has become apparent that every nation will see: • Falling remittances from nationals overseas; • A significant decline in tourism/visitor arrivals (forecast by some governments to be down by between 30 and 40 per cent for the year); • volatile exchange rates and in particular the a fall in income
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However‚ for smaller nations and businesses such as those in the Caribbean‚ this agreement is actually to our detriment‚ especially to our sugar and banana industries. How is it a detriment to our country? Well after the abolition of slavery‚ the break away from colonial rule‚ this abolition had rules‚ one of which was that the Caribbean nations received preferential treatment to European markets. However with globalisation in effect‚ many nations have called for this preferential treatment to
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It was 1861 when the first string of sugar plantations started to develop along the coast of northern Queensland‚ Australia. Queensland had previously been accustomed to having cheap labor at their disposal with the use of servants and convicts. Convict transportation came to a stop and the government soon was in need of increasing income to make up for the lost labor‚ similar to the Europeans around the same time. Europeans were big into trading and had “previously been interested in African nations
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Industrial Revolution took place in the late 1700s and ended in the early 1900s. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain because of the labor‚ natural resources‚ and capital. They had enough people with the right skill‚ they had natural materials with economic value‚ and they had the money necessary to start a business. The Industrial Revolution were rapid changes in how products were being made and sold‚ using machines. An effect is a result of a cause. The economic effects of the Industrial
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Before the Industrial Revolution people traded locally and most people farmed. The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain due to the Agricultural Revolution the amount of laborers increased‚ more jobs were demanded. Great Britain also had resources such as having many rivers and hefty supply of coal that can be used as power. In addition‚ Britain had the wealth to invest since the economy was expanding‚ the prosperity increased which means that the demand for goods increased dramatically. Britain
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The Haitian Revolution and Its Effects on its Caribbean Neighbors Research Question What is the Haitian Revolution and how did it effect its Caribbean Neighbors? Thesis Statement The Haitian Revolution began as a mere fight for a nation’s independence but turned into a symbol of significance and hope to the surrounding colonies of the Caribbean. The Haitian Revolution It is most significant as being the first successful slave rebellion. It is characterized and highly noted for lasting
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extent can it be argued that genocide and revolution are central themes in Caribbean History?” There is no doubt that both genocide and revolution have been part of Caribbean History. They have indeed help to shape the Caribbean as we know it; a diversified and rich cultural hub. Genocide has to do with the wiping out of an entire race of people while revolution deals with a complete and drastic change. Upon studying history or more specifically Caribbean history we would note that both elements
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