The Almighty Caribbean Region

Homework questions and answers:

Main Idea: The islands of the West Indies rely on tourism to support their economies.

Recalling Facts:

Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?

The Bahamas, The Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles archipelagos make up the West Indies. The islands of the West Indies are very different.

History- Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

The Taino, The Spaniards, The English and The French have all influenced the culture of the Caribbean Region. The culture of the Caribbean Region is very insteresting actually.

How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?

Cuba is different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere because they are the only country that belives in communism.I honestly didn't know that cuba believes in communism until I read it in the textbook.

Reading Check:

What formed the islands of the West Indies?

An underwater chamber of volcanos formed the islands of the West Indies. Luckily now there is hazard programs to make sure people are safe if it ever happenes again.

What is the major industry in the West Indies?

Tourism is the major industry in the West Indies. I wish I could be a tourist in the West Indies.