Homework Questions and Answers

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

Many West Indian Islands are apart of an underwater chain of mountains formed by volcanos.

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

The major industry is tourism. Tourism has become an important sector that has an impact on development of country economy. The main benefits of tourism are income creation and generation of jobs. For many regions and countries it is the most important source of welfare.

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

The Spaniards established the first permanent European settlement in the western hemisphere in 1496. That settlement is now the city of Santo Domonica, the capital of the Dominican Republic.

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

The Greater Antilles, The Lesser Antilles, and The Bahamas.

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

Spaniards,English,French and Dutch.

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

Cuba is a communist state who was lead by a dictator named President Fidel Castro who passed away on November 25th 2016.

My island project is on the US Virgin Islands.