The Kool Kids Korner

"Get Dunked On"

Teddy L.

03/29/16

Red Group

Caribian Questions

The Main Idea Is: The islands of the Caribian region rely on tourism to support their economies.

Reading Check-(on pg214)- What formed the islands of the West Indies?

The West Indies were created by underwater.

http://www.historyworld.net/wrldhis/PlainTextHistories.asp?groupid=235

Reading Check -(on pg215)

What is the major industry of the West Indies?

Sugar cane, bananas, and tobacco are the West Indies' main industry.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economy_of_Barbados

THEN... do the 3 "Recalling Facts" Questions, found on page 219.

2. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?

The three archipelagos are the Greater Antilles, Jamaica, and Hispaniola.

http://www.answers.com/Q/What_three_archipelagos_make_up_the_West_Indies

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

Spaniards, The French, Columbus' group,and the Tiano all influenced the West Indies.

http://ojs.mona.uwi.edu/index.php/cjp/article/viewFile/285/185

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

Cuba is the only country in the West Indies with Communism

http://www.state.gov/p/wha/ci/