March 28th, 2016
Blue Group
The main idea of the text is about the West Indies. It talks about how the indies were formed, the history, trade, and the lesser and greater Antilles. It talks about basic information about the West Indies. It is also about the Caribbean and the same basic information.
RCQ1: what formed the islands of the West Indies?
An underwater chain of volcanoes formed the West Indies. For information on how islands are formed from volcanoes, click the word volcanoes.
RCQ2: What is the major industry in the West Indies?
Tourism is the region's major industry. Click the link for some more information on the tourism in the West Indies.
RQ1: What 3 archipelagos make up the West Indies?
The greater Antillies, lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas. If you want to learn more about archipelagos, click on the word Antillies.
RQ2: Name 4 groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region?
The Spanish, the English, the French, the Dutch helped influence the culture of the Caribbean region. For more information about the culture in the Caribbean culture, click this link - Culture in the West Indies
RQ3: How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?
It is different because it is the only country in the Western Hemipshere based on the ideas of communism. To read more about communism in Cuba, click the link!