Caribean Region Map and Questions

Homework questions and answers

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

There is Volcanos, sand and coral in on the West Indies

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

Tourism is the major industry in the West Indies .

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

Santo Domingo, the capitol of Dominican Republic was where the Europeans first settled in the West Indies.

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.

African, European, American Indian and Asian.

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

Cuba is a communist country.

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