... the strong arm tactics that the U.S. government used in the Caribbean during this time period, as well as the hope and unsurety for the islands future with such great obstacles to overcome. I will attempt to illustrate some of the political, social, and economic ironies that arise at this time in ... illegitimate. The society was stratified by color and shades of color as well as by occupation. The vast majority of laborers, had been exploited for generations, and was very discontent. The residents were anxious and hopeful for more equalities and a higher standard of living to be brought...

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