Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean History Practice Exam 2025 – Complete All-in-One Guide for Exam Success!

During the Cold War, the geopolitical struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union had a significant impact on Caribbean politics. The United States, fearing the spread of communism, particularly after the Cuban Revolution in 1959 when Fidel Castro aligned with the Soviet Union, increased its involvement in the region. This involvement was characterized by economic aid, political support, and military interventions aimed at counteracting any potential Soviet influence in Caribbean countries.

The presence of revolutionary movements in the region and the strategic importance of Caribbean nations prompted the U.S. to strengthen alliances with governments that aligned with its anti-communist stance. Consequently, the Cold War era saw political dynamics in the Caribbean heavily influenced by external pressure to adopt capitalist and democratic frameworks, often leading to interventionist policies by the U.S. to ensure that governments remained politically aligned with U.S. interests.

In contrast, the other options do not accurately describe the situation: external political involvement did not reduce but rather intensified; cooperation among Caribbean nations was influenced by various factors, including colonial legacies, and total independence from foreign powers was not fully realized in many nations during the Cold War, often due to continued economic and political dependency. Thus, the increase in U.S. involvement to counter Soviet influence accurately captures the