Oliva B.
January 31st 2017
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Homework Questions and Answers
Reading Check on 214 - What formed the islands of the West Indies?
Cuba, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic.
Reading Check on 215 - What is the major industry in the West Indies?
Mining is the major industry in the West Indies.
Reading Check on 217 - Where was the first permanent European settlement in the West Indies?
Hispaniola is where the European settlers settled in Europe.
2. Region- What three archipelagos make up the West Indies?
Bahamas, Cuba, Jamaica
3. History- Name four groups who have influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.
Producing chemicals, mechanical, clothing and other products.
4. Government- How is Cuba different from every other country in the Western Hemisphere?
Cuba is different from the others because it is the only one with a government.
Bahamas is my Island