The smaller countries were under the protection of two great democratic countries, Britain and the US. This guided the people towards freedom. Britain had relinquished it's colonies after WWII which means the islands didn't have to fight for their freedom.
Most smaller Caribbean countries gained independence peacefully due to the global wave of decolonization following World War II, the influence of democratic nations like the US and Britain, and strong national identities that fostered political negotiations. This context allowed for smoother transitions to independence without significant conflict. Countries like Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago successfully negotiated their terms of independence, illustrating this trend.
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