Questions Answered About the Caribbean Region

Homework questions and answers

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

The islands of the West Indies are a part of a chain of islands, formed by many different things.

The first cause is by volcanoes, the second is by shifting plate tectonics, and the last is by coral buildup over time.

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

In the West Indies, the major industry is tourism. This is because of the warm, tropical weather found there.

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

The first permanant settlement was made by the Spainiards in 1496. They settled in current day Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic.

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

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

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

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

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

Cuba is different from other countries because it is a communist state, ruled by a dictator.

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Click here to learn about the island Jamaica, another project I made.