by the early 20th century which foreign country was dominant in the caribbean
History of the Caribbean Since the Monroe Doctrine, the United States gained a major influence on most Caribbean nations. In the early part of the twentieth century this influence was extended by participation in The Banana Wars. Areas outside British or French control became known in Europe as "America's tropical empire".
Latin America This newly gained British dominance hindered the development of Latin American industries and strengthened the dependence on the world trade network.[53] Britain now replaced Spain as the region's largest trading partner.[54] Great Britain invested significant capital in Latin America in order to develop the area as a market for processed goods.[55] From the early 1820s to 1850, the post-independence economies of Latin American countries were lagging and stagnant.[50] Eventually, enhanced trade among Britain and Latin America led to state development such as infrastructure improvements. These improvements included roads and railroads which grew the trades between countries and outside nations such as Great Britain.[56] By 1870, exports dramatically increased, attracting capital from abroad (including Europe and USA).[57]