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Homework Questions and Answers
The Main Idea - Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Caribbean. Plus the Greater Antillies Islands (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Jamacia, Hati, and Hispanola).
1. What formed the islands of the West Indies?
The West Indies were formed by volcanoes.
2. What is the major industry of the West Indies?
The major industries of the West Indies is tourism.
3. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?
The three archipelagos make up the West Indies are the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and the Caribbean.
4. History- Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.
Spanards, English, French and Duch influenced the culture. Especially Puerto Rico.
5. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?
Cuba is the only country with a government that based on the ideas of communion.