By Caroline B
March 29 2016
Red, D2B3
Homework questions and answers
Main Idea: The main idea is the islands of the West Indies rely on tourism to support their economies.
Reading Check Page 214-What formed the islands of the West Indies? The islands of the West Indies were formed by volcanoes underwater, which formed a underwater chain of mountains, forming the islands of the West Indies. To read more about volcanos in the West Indies click here.
Reading Check Page 215-What is the major industry in the West Indies? The major industry in the West Indies is tourism.To read more more about tourism in the West Indies click here.
Recalling Facts 2. Region-What 3 archipelagos make up the West Indies? The 3 archipelagos that make up the West Indies are the Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles. To read more about the archipelagos that make up the West Indies click here.
3. History-Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region? The Spaniards, the English, the French, and the Dutch, all influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.Tor read more about the four groups who influenced the culture of the Caribbean region click here, and make sure to scroll down, to get the information about these four groups who caused cultural infulences in the West Indies.
4. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere? It is different from the other countries in the Western Hemisphere because Cuba relied on the Soviet Union and when that broke apart in 1989 it stopped giving economic support to the Island. Leaving many people in poverty with the economic struggles.It is a communist country.To read more about the difference in Cuba from other countries in the West Hemisphere click here.