A View of the Carribean from Above

Thomas H

March 28 - April

Green Group

Cuba! Peurto Rico Dominican Republic Haiti Jamaica Barbados The Bahamas The Lesser Antilles South America Florida, USA Trinidad and Tobago

What formed the islands of the West Indies? They were formed by underwater volcanoes.

What is the major industry of the West Indies? Tourism is the main industry of the West Indies.

Recalling facts

1. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies? The Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas all make up the West Indies.

2. Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region. The French, English, Dutch, and Spanish influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

3. How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere? Cuba is a communist state, unlike the rest.