Caribbean Region and Questions Answered

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

What formed the West Indies are many volcanos. The Islands are parts of an underwater chain of mountains formed by volcanos

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

The West Indies major industry is tourism, it is also the most important industry they have.

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

The first permanent European settlement in the West Indies was in Hispaniola, now known as San Salvador.

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

The three archipelagos that make up the West Indies is the Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles and the Bahamas.

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

Four groups that have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region are the Dutch, Spanish, French and the English.

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

Cuba is different from every other country in the Western Hemispere is because they are a communist country.

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