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The end of the Second Boer War marks a shift in British colonial policies, indirectly affecting their approach to Caribbean colonies.

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1914-1918: Caribbean Participation in World War I

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1914-1918: Caribbean Participation in World War I

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Thousands of Caribbean men volunteer to fight for Britain in World War I, fostering a sense of shared sacrifice and expectations for greater autonomy.

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1937: Labor Riots in Trinidad and Barbados

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1937: Labor Riots in Trinidad and Barbados

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Major labor riots break out in Trinidad and Barbados, highlighting the growing discontent with colonial rule and economic conditions.

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The Empire Windrush arrives in the UK, marking the beginning of post-war Caribbean migration to Britain, which would significantly influence both Caribbean and British culture.

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1950: Publication of Aimé Césaire's 'Discourse on Colonialism'

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1950: Publication of Aimé Césaire's 'Discourse on Colonialism'

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Martinican poet and politician Aimé Césaire publishes 'Discourse on Colonialism', a seminal text in post-colonial literature critiquing European colonial racism.

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1953: Publication of 'In the Castle of My Skin'

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1953: Publication of 'In the Castle of My Skin'

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George Lamming publishes 'In the Castle of My Skin', a semi-autobiographical novel that explores the impact of colonialism on Barbadian society. The novel becomes a classic of Caribbean literature.

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Various islands in the Caribbean joined together to create a political unit that would attempt to gain independence from Britain. The West Indies Federation would collapse due to internal conflicts. The territories that would have been a part of the Federation would later go on to become sovereign states.

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1960: Publication of 'Palace of the Peacock' by Wilson Harris

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1960: Publication of 'Palace of the Peacock' by Wilson Harris

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Guyanese writer Wilson Harris publishes 'Palace of the Peacock', a landmark novel in Caribbean literature known for its complex narrative and themes of cultural identity.

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1962: Independence of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago

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1962: Independence of Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago

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Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago gain independence from British rule, marking a significant moment in Caribbean decolonization.

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1966: Publication of 'The Hills of Hebron' by Sylvia Wynter

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1966: Publication of 'The Hills of Hebron' by Sylvia Wynter

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Jamaican writer Sylvia Wynter publishes 'The Hills of Hebron', a novel exploring themes of religion, colonialism, and Jamaican identity in the early post-independence era.

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V.S. Naipaul publishes 'The Mimic Men', a novel that explores themes of post-colonial identity, exile, and political disillusionment through the story of a Caribbean politician.

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Between 1968 and 1970, the Black Power movement began to grow in Trinidad and Tobago. The movement was mostly labor strikes, marches, and protests. On the 6th of April in 1970 a protestor was killed by police and lead to the movement gaining more support and being more active. This lead to a State of Emergency, the arrests of 15 Black Power leaders, mutineers taking hostages at army barracks, and the Coast Guard having to resolve the situation.

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1973: Bob Marley and The Wailers Release 'Catch a Fire'

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1973: Bob Marley and The Wailers Release 'Catch a Fire'

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The release of 'Catch a Fire' by Bob Marley and The Wailers brings reggae music to an international audience, showcasing Caribbean culture and addressing post-colonial themes.

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1978: Edward Kamau Brathwaite's 'The Arrivants' Trilogy Completed

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1978: Edward Kamau Brathwaite's 'The Arrivants' Trilogy Completed

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Barbadian poet Edward Kamau Brathwaite completes 'The Arrivants' trilogy, a seminal work in Caribbean poetry exploring African cultural survival in the New World.

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In 1979, the small Caribbean island of Grenada experienced a significant political shift. The New Jewel Movement, a leftist political party led by Maurice Bishop, seized power in a bloodless coup. This marked the beginning of the People's Revolutionary Government.

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1979: Publication of 'The Dragon Can't Dance'

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1979: Publication of 'The Dragon Can't Dance'

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Earl Lovelace publishes 'The Dragon Can't Dance', a novel that vividly portrays the cultural and social dynamics of post-colonial Trinidad, focusing on the lives of people in a poor hill community.

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1985: Publication of 'A Small Place' by Jamaica Kincaid

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1985: Publication of 'A Small Place' by Jamaica Kincaid

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Antiguan-American author Jamaica Kincaid publishes 'A Small Place', a powerful essay on the impact of colonialism and tourism on Antigua.

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1987: Publication of 'No Telephone to Heaven' by Michelle Cliff

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1987: Publication of 'No Telephone to Heaven' by Michelle Cliff

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Jamaican-American author Michelle Cliff publishes 'No Telephone to Heaven', a novel exploring themes of race, class, and sexuality in post-colonial Jamaica.

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1992: Derek Walcott Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

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1992: Derek Walcott Wins Nobel Prize in Literature

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Saint Lucian poet and playwright Derek Walcott is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature, recognizing the significance of Caribbean literature on the world stage.