Caribbean Region and question Answerd

Homework questions and answers

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

The volcano's is what formed the West Indies.

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 Europeans established their first permanent settlement in the Western Hemisphere also know as Hispanola in 1496

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

Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles, and bahamas

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

Soviet Union, Africa, France,and Dutch.

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

Cuban's farm's are owned and operated by the government and did you know the president of Cuba is Raul Castro

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