The Amazing Caribbean Region

Homework questions and answers

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

The islands of Greater Antilles are made from the earths crust. The Bahammas are made up of coral which shapes them like a U, C, or and O. Then the Lesser Antillies are made up of the earths crust and volcanoes plus coral. Each island is made up of something different.

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

The major industrys that make up the West Indies is farming and tourism.

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

The Europeans when they arrived in the West Indies they settled on San Salvador.

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

The three archipelagos that make up the West Indies are the , the Bahamas, and the Lesser Antillies.

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

The four groups that influenced the culture of the Caribbean region are the Dutch, English, Spanish and the French.

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

Cuba is different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere because they are the only island that is led by a dictator.

Puerto Rico is my island project.