The Mystical Carribean Region Map And Cool Questions!

Annie H.

1/31/17

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

The were formed by volcanoes and the coral.

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

Tourism is the major industry in the West Indies.

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

The spaniards was the first permanent European settlement in the West Indies.

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

The Bahamas, Lesser Antilles , and the Greater Antilles Greater Antilles. The Islands of the Greater Antilles is Cuba, Jamica, Puerto Rico, and Hispaniola. Hispaniola is seporated into two contries, The Dominican Republic and Hati. The Lesser Antilles is a strand of little islands along the ocean from Puerto Rico and South America.

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

The Dutch, Spanish, English, and the French.

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

The Cubans work on cooperatives.

Jamaica is my island.