What played a vital role in the expansion and development of the caribbean

Trade played a vital role in the expansion and development of the Caribbean.

Explanation:

The three factors that helped in the expansion as well as the development of Caribbean economies are trade, resources which are limited in nature and Caribbean is prone to natural disasters.

Caribbean Community and Common Market is one of the important trade alliance present in West Indies, they have done many trade agreement with large countries such as Canada as well as European Union's members as a result it gets greater exposure to the world market. The Caribbean Island gain money by exporting large amount of raw material as well as manufactured products. The Islands are prone to natural disasters such as volcanic eruption, hurricanes hence government has to take the responsibility that helps in long run.  

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