Beatrice B
March 28, 2016
Green Group
Homework questions and answers
Main Idea: The islands of the West Indies rely on tourism to support their economies.
Recalling Facts:
2. What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?
The Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles are the three archipelagos that make up the West Indies. The Greater Antilles contains Cuba, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands. (.org)
3. Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.
The Spaniards, the English, the French, and the Dutch are four groups of people who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region. However, native people such as The Taino People inhabited the islands of the West Indies long before western explorers ever set foot on them.(.net)
4. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?
Cuba is different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere because it is a communist state led by a dictator. Communism was brough onto Cuba by their dictator, Fidel Castro, after he overthrew the previous leader, Fulgencio Batista. (.edu)
Reading Check:
1. What formed the islands of the West Indies?
The islands of the West Indies were formed by volcanoes. Some of these islands are still active, and one called the Soufriere Hills Volcano in Montserrat is actually currently erupting. (.gov)
2. What is the major industry in the West Indies?
The major industry in the West Indies is tourism.However, agriculture is also a prominent industry in the West Indies because of the tropical climate that allows for growing all year long. (.com)