Over the past centuries, as a result of the close proximity of the Bahamas to the United States, the two countries have formed a strong bond of connection. The United States has always been viewed as a shoulder for the Bahamas to lean on in times of danger and despair. The United States has always been a large supporter of the Bahamas and vice versa. The Bahamas has also gained popularity as a result of its close proximity to the United States from the various events that occurred in the late 19th and early 20th century. On the other hand, because of the close proximity of the Bahamas to the United States, these events also had some and negative impacts on the Bahamas as well.
