Amazing Caribbean Region Map and Questions
Brendan E.
2/1/17
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Homework questions and answers
Reading Check on 214 - What formed the islands of the West Indies?
The West Indies were formed by either underwater volcanoes or limestone being pushed to the earth's surface. It could also be formed by coral building up.
Reading Check on 215 - What is the major industry in the West Indies?
The biggest industries in the West Indies are tourism and farming.
Reading Check on 217 - Where was the first permanent European settlement in the West Indies?
The first permanent European settlement in the West Indies is now known as Santo Domingo.
2. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?
The three archipelagos groups in the West Indies are the Bahamas, the Greater Antillies, and the Lesser Antillies.
3. History- Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.
The Africans, the Spanish, Europeans and Americans influenced the culture. In 1898 the Cubans destroyed the *USS Maine in the harbor of Havana*. This caused a lot of conflict between Cuba and the U.S.
4. Government- How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?
Cuba is run by a dictator and is a communist state.
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