3-8 The Caribbean Today Reading Support

How do the governments of some island countries reflect their histories?

Some islands, like Jamaica, were once part of Britain and still have the British monarch as their head of state.

Identify four economic activities important in the Caribbean.

tourism, bauxite and nickel mining, natural gas drilling, farming

How is Cuba's economy different from that of other Caribbean countries?

Cuba has a command economy, while the other Caribbean countries have mixed market economies.

How is Cuba's government different from those of other Caribbean islands?

Cuba has a communist dictatorship, unlike other Caribbean island countries.

How do Caribbean languages reflect the history of the region?

Many people in the islands speak creole languages, which blend elements of different languages.

What three kinds of natural disasters can harm the people of the Caribbean?

earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes