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Questions

1. What three archipelagos make up the West Indies? The three archipelagos that make up the West Indies are the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles.

2. Name four groups that have influenced culture in the Caribbean region. The groups that have influenced West Indies culture are the Spanish, the British, the French, and the Dutch.

3. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere? Cuba is the only country in the Western Hemisphere that has a communist-based government.

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4. What formed the islands of the West Indies? Volcanoes and pressure from inside the Earth pushed up through the earth into mountains that formed islands, which are now known as the West Indies. Some islands are made of limestone that has pushed through the earth.

5. What is the major industry in the West Indies? The major industry in the West Indies is tourism, due to warm, coastal weather and bright beaches.