Region Map of the Caribbean

Homework questions and answers

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

The West Indies were formed by a underwater chain of mountains fourmed by volcanos. These volcanos were fourmed by hot pockets in the earth's plates.

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

The major industry in the West Indies is tourism. Tourism is the major industry in the West Indies

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

The first settlement was in Hispanola

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

The Greater Antillies, The Lesser Antillies, and the Bahamas make up the West Indies.

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

African culture, Spanish culture, American culture, European culture

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

Every other country had at least a trading agreement or more with the United States but Cuba was banned from having one from siding with the Soviet Union.

My island project is on the British Virgin Islands.