Question

flag. he was searching for a new sea route to the ________ when he actually landed on an island in the ______. 32. columbus died in ______, after making ______ more voyages to the west indies. a few years after his death, other explorers realized he had discovered a new world and the \______\ had begun. 33. what four things have kept the west indies from becoming rich and powerful nations? a. ______ b. ______ c. ______ d. ______ 34. which island has played a significant role in international affairs? ______ 35. which industry is most likely to bring economic growth to the islands? ______ 36. the spanish word criollo means ______. 37. which four countries have holdings in the west indies? a. ______ b. ______ c. ______ d. ______ 38. which two industries did the majority of the islands rely on for economic income? a. ______ b. ______ 39. with the exception of bermuda and the northern bahamas, all the islands of the west indies lie between the ______ and the ______. this places them in the ________, where the weather stays warm. 40. what are the cooling winds that blow through the caribbean also known as?

Explanation:

Filled based on key historical and geographic facts about the West Indies and Columbus's voyages.

Answer:

(Preceding incomplete question before 32):
He was searching for a new sea route to the East Indies when he actually landed on an island in the West Indies.

1. Columbus died in 1506, after making 3 more voyages to the West Indies. A few years after his death, other explorers realized he had discovered a new world and the "Age of Exploration" had begun.

1. What four things have kept the West Indies from becoming rich and powerful nations?

a. Colonial exploitation history
b. Small land/resource base
c. Reliance on single exports
d. Political instability

1. Cuba (or Jamaica, historically significant)

1. Tourism

1. The Spanish word criollo means a person of European descent born in the Americas (or West Indies)

1. Which four countries have holdings in the West Indies?

a. United Kingdom
b. United States
c. France
d. Netherlands

1. Which two industries did the majority of the islands rely on for economic income?

a. Sugar production
b. Tourism

1. With the exception of Bermuda and the northern Bahamas, all the islands of the West Indies lie between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. This places them in the tropical zone, where the weather stays warm.

1. Trade winds