Homework Questions & Answers

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

The Bahamas, the Greater Antilles, and the Lesser Antilles formed the West Indies. The islands in the Great Antilles include Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico.

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

The major industry in the West Indies is tourism.

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

The first permanent European settlement in the West Indies is Santo Domingo, which is the capital of the Dominican Republic.

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

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

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

Spaniards, English, French, and the Dutch all influenced the culture of the Caribbean region.

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

Cuba is different because it's government in communism

The Bahamas is my island.