Puerto Rico- Always ruled by another country. Tainos Indians were the ones to welcome the Spanish to the island. Focused on how the culture of Puerto Rico has changed over its history.
Jamaica- Gender inequality, poverty, and violence. All in 1710
Martinique- 1997 first major outbreak of Dengue Virus.
St. Martin/ Maarten- Dutch and French controlled. French have about 300 restaurants in very small area. Blending of French and Dutch cultures.
ABC Islands- Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao. About 17% are unemployed. Outskirts of the hurricane zone.
The Bahamas- First inhabitants Lucayans. Colombus enslaved many natives and took their gold. Age of Piracy: Blackbeard- Edward Teach; Calico Jack- Sailed the Jolly Roger.
Monday, April 25, 2016
Wednesday, April 20, 2016
Presentation Day 1
Cuba- Tourism in Cuba exists.
Saba- Small country, with very little access to the island. They preserve natural history.
Trinidad- This one was mine.
Haiti- Disaster relief efforts are corrupt.
St. Vincent and the Gernadines- High imports. Small island.
Guadelupe- TMI about religious practices. Pineapples were brought back to Spain from here. 95% Roman Catholic. They make amazing music videos.
Saba- Small country, with very little access to the island. They preserve natural history.
Trinidad- This one was mine.
Haiti- Disaster relief efforts are corrupt.
St. Vincent and the Gernadines- High imports. Small island.
Guadelupe- TMI about religious practices. Pineapples were brought back to Spain from here. 95% Roman Catholic. They make amazing music videos.
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