Why was the west Indian federation wanted to be put in place?

The West Indian Federation was a proposed political union of the British colonies in the West Indies which was formed in 1958 and dissolved in 1962. The main reason for the formation of the Federation was to strengthen the political social and economic ties in the Caribbean region. The federation was also intended to create a single unified market and give the Caribbean countries a stronger voice in international affairs. Additionally the Federation aimed to unify the legal systems of the colonies create a common currency and improve education and health services across the region.

The Federation sought to promote the economic development of the Caribbean by providing a unified market and allowing for the free movement of goods and people within the region. It also aimed to strengthen the regions ties with other countries through diplomatic and trade agreements. Finally the Federation sought to create a cohesive social identity by unifying the political commercial and cultural aspects of the Caribbean.