Greater Caribbean Police States: Authoritarianism in the American Mediterranean

March 1, 2026Modern American HistoryOpen Access

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This analysis explores the emergence of authoritarian structures in the Caribbean, driven by the plantation economy and societal shifts.
Literary analysis of historical memoirs from the 1940s
Examination of regional economic trends and migration patterns
Investigation of transportation methods, particularly river systems
Highlighted the transition from swampy environments to fertile agricultural land.
Identified the pivotal role of the Mississippi River in connecting communities and facilitating information exchange.
Showed how the plantation elite's actions influenced social dynamics in the region.

Historical analysis reveals authoritarianism in the development of plantation systems in the American Mediterranean, underscoring its lasting impact.

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Maarten Zwiers (2026) studied this question.

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