The Main Idea of the Text:

The main idea of text was that economies across the West Indies rely mainly on tourism to support themselves.

(P.S-this link brings you to one of the many travel sites about the West Indies)

Reading Check Questions:

What formed the islands of the West Indies?

Volcanoes formed the islands of the West Indies(coral and ground uplift formed the Bahamas though)

What is the major industry in the West Indies?

Tourism and farming are major industries in the West Indies(however, these economies rely more heavily on tourism)

Recalling the Facts Questions:

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

The Bahamas, The Greater Antilles and the Lesser Antilles make up the West Indies.

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

The culture of the Caribbean region has been influenced by the English, the Dutch, the Spaniards, and the French.

(However, now the U.S. is bringing major changes to Cuba and the West Indies)

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

Cuba is different from all the other countries in the Western Hemisphere because its government is based on the ideas on communism.