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Christopher Columbus discover potatoes?
Some people say that he did, some say that he didn't. In fact, he found some people in the west Indies who already had the sweet potato.
What were some major imports and exports in colonial new jersey?
tobacco, furs and wheat were the most common exports. they imported british manufacturing goods, rum, sugar and molasses from the west indies, and slaves from africa.
How did taking the Dutch East Indies help the Japanese war effort?
Japan lacked natural resources, so gaining the territory of the Dutch East Indies gave them some of the resources they required.
What was some of John Cabot's goals?
he wanted to find an altwater route to Asia by traveling North and west.
Why did it take so long for explorers to explore the west the vikings to Columbus?
It took a long time to discover the west because back then they did not invent the car or the airplane or train all they had was horses and boats (ships) And when you are riding by boat or horse it takes a longer time plus Christopher Columbus And the vikings had some struggles along the way when they discovered the west it was long after discovering other things like the indies people like that so on the way they could have been side tracked or something on there way to find the west
Why were some kept in the West Indies?
Oracles messengers from gods sometimes masonary brick layers
What are some natural resources of The West Indies?
Some of the natural resources of the West Indies are gas and petroleum. Another natural resource of the West Indies are its pristine beaches.
What country has the most colorful flag?
I think it is west indies. Its having many things in it .Some are related to cricket too.
What countries does not have a campus of the University of the West Indies?
Some countries that do not have a campus of the University of the West Indies include the United States, France and Britain.
What is another name for the Caribbean islands?
the west indiesAnswerThe West indies is the name given to the islands, not the sea. The Sea of the Antilles was a former name for the Caribbean Sea.
What are some reasons people visit the west indies?
for the weather and beauty and climate
Are us dollars accepted on most West Indies islands?
no but some times no but some times
What are some topics of literature?
poetry, prose fiction, west Indian fiction and non fiction( if in the the west indies)
Where is the west indies located?
No, it is not located in India. it is actually located south-east of the gulf of Mexico and northern America, east of central America and north of south America - the Caribbean. The islands are called the 'West Indies' because the initial explorers were trying to reach India by a new route going West round the Globe from Europe. When they came across the Caribbean Islands they though they must be near India and called them the West Indies, not realising the size of Earth and the fact that there was another continent and an ocean in the way.
Who is President Of West Indies?
The West Indies is the name of a geographical region. Within this region there a many countries. Many of these countries have internal heads of state. The Queen of England heads other countries, some countries are part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and others owned by the USA etc. In a nutshell consider there are many different heads of state in the West Indies. (The West Indies by the way is the Caribbean)
How did the Europeans change the west indies practices?
They change some of our practices by the christian religion.
What do the West Indies export?
Sugar, Cocoa beans, Some fruits, coffee and some other things too.
