Emily T.

2/1/2017

Green Group

Homework questions and answers

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

They were formed by volcanoes that have risin up from sea level.

Reading Check on 215 - What is the major industry in the West Indies? The major industry is in Puerto Rico that has live stock, and dairy.

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

The first permanent European settlement was the city of Santo Domingo.

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

The greater Antillities, the lesser antilities, and the Bahammas

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

The dutch, English, Spaniards,and the French influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

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

Cuba is the only country in the western hemishpere with a goverment based on the ideas of communism.

My country is the Dominican Republic.

And I did the Bahamas because I am so special.