<P> 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 '' . </P>
<P> 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 '' . </P>
by the early 20th century which foreign country was dominant in the caribbean
by the early 20th century which foreign country was dominant in the caribbean
the United States
the United States