Ethnic Slave Rebellions In The Caribbean & Bahia :
A 7 page comparative review of two journal articles on
Colonial slavery in the Caribbean & Bahia, treatment of the
enslaved, measures to combat slave resistance, ethic slave
revolts, etc.; The writer is extremely informative, analytical, and
pays great attention to detail. No Bibliography. Slavarti.wps

H. Hoetink and "Two Variants in Caribbean Race
Relations” : A 5 page paper in which the writer provides an
overview of Hoetink's book and relates the context of the book
to Hoetink's obvious knowledge and understanding of
sociological issues in the Caribbean. Issues concerning the
region and the specific sociological implications of these issues
within the context modern history are examined. No additional
sources listed. Hoetin.wps

Slavery / U.S. vs. Caribbean : An 8 page paper that explores
the issue of whether slaves lived under "better" conditions in
either of these countries. The paper shows that the conditions of
the slaves was similar during the years of slavery, and discusses
the current debate on the socioeconomic impacts of slavery in
the two areas (U.S./British colonies). The paper posits that the
difference between the two regimes is that in the United States
the freed slaves have educational and economic opportunities
not available in the Caribbean. The paper relies heavily on the
experiences of two Black journalists in support of the argument.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Compslav.wps

U.S. Foreign Policy & The Caribbean : 5 pages critically
analyzing U.S. policy in Central America. Reflecting upon two
books cited in the bibliography, the writer finds that mistakes in
foreign policy mainly arise from a general lack of agreement
among decision makers. "Evidently, the Central American
situation is a reflection, then, of disagreements that came into
being during the War in Vietnam." Forepoli.wps

The Haitian and American Revolutions : A 4 page research
paper on comparing the Haitian and American Revolutions. The
writer details the general history of the Haitian revolt, including
its slave basis and the leadership of Toussaint-Louverture, and
distinguishes it from the makeup of the American Revolution.
Bibliography lists 2 sources. Haitirev.wps

The Simmering Melting Pot / Haitians & Cubans In the
U.S.A. : A 6 page paper on the Cuban and Haitian boat people.
The writer focuses on the plight of the Marielitos -- Cuban
refugees who braved the treacherous waters of the Gulf in an
attempt to reach America, where, they hope, they will be able to
seek asylum from the oppression of their native land. Detailing
the history of the first Marielitos, the paper then goes on to
describe the different situation encountered by the “new
Marielitos” and the problems they encounter in trying to
assimilate into American society; a society that frequently
wishes they would be returned to Cuba. Similar information is
also examined with regard to Haitian refugees and their own
unique problems in assimilating to American culture.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. Melting2.wps

Poverty & Socioeconomic Struggle in Haiti and Barbados :
8 pages excellently detailing poverty and social problems in
Haiti and Barbados. Focuses on the hypocrisy of our own
country (U.S.A.) and the government's failure to be of any
genuine assistance. The C.I.A, drug money, and Aristide are
frequently-mentioned items in this insightful essay.
Bibliography lists 7 sources. Haitibar.wps

Problems in the Caribbean / Documentary Reviews :
Totals 4 pages in length. Brief reviews of two documentary
films : "Drugs and Haiti" and "Racism and Cuba." No
Bibliography. (latimamer studies) Haitcuba.wps
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