Into the Caribbean- Q+A

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

There are many things that formed the islands of the West Indies, one of which is an underwater chain of mountains formed by volcanoes. However, besides volcanoes, many islands are made of built up coral and sand. There are even a couple large islands made of chunks of earth's crusts. These islands are richer in soil than the others.

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

Tourism the major industry of the West Indies.

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, obviously, in the Western Hemisphere. That settlement is now the city of Santo Domingo, capital of the Dominican Republic.

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

The three archipelagos of the West Indies are the Greater Antilles, the Lesser Antilles, and the Bahamas. The Greater Antilles are larger islands, mostly made up of bits of earth's crust. The Lesser Antilles are islands which mostly consist of volcanic material and are formed in an arch. The Bahamas are made of built up sand and coral, and are in c, u, and o shapes.

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

Africa, the English, Spanish, and America are four groups which have 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 communist country in the Western Hemisphere. This makes it different from all other islands in the West Indies.

My Island Project is about Anguilla.