Caribbean Region Map and Questions Answered

Homework questions and answers

Reading Check on 214 - What formed the islands of the West Indies?

The West Indies are the tops of mountains from an underwater chain of mountains formed by volcanoes.

Reading Check on 215 - What is the major industry in the West Indies?

The major industry of the West Indies is tourism.

Reading Check on 217 - Where was the first permanent European settlement in the West Indies?

The first permanent European settlement is a place that is now known as Dominican Republic.

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

The three archipelagos are the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles and the Bahamas.

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

Four different groups that have influenced their culture are the French, Spanish, African, English.

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

Cuba is different from every other country because of the fact that Cuba is a communist state led by a dictator.

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