Warm up Answer the following questions at the top of your notes: Who killed/enslaved the Aztec? The Inca? What happened to the Maya civilization?

Unit 3 Day 5 Chapter 10 Section 2 Caribbean Islands Unit 3 Day 5 Chapter 10 Section 2

Native and Colonial Caribbean 1492: Columbus lands in the Caribbean & calls the natives “Indians” Native people -- Taino (Ty-no) Sugar plantations everywhere!! Natives Enslaved & Africans slaves used after natives died Land Claims made by Spanish, French, British, Dutch, & Danish in the 19th century He thought he was in the East Indies Spanish set up sugar plantations

Fight for Independence Late 1700s: Slave revolt in Haiti 1804: Haiti independent from France 1898: Cuba freed from Spain 1962: Jamaica, Trinidad, and Tobago freed from Great Britain

Economy During colonialism, many people are poor Sugar trade declined due to competition from overseas Export crops: sugar, bananas, & coffee Pay is very low

Caribbean Culture Some areas practice Santeria and voodoo Many people are of mixed ancestry African roots are strong Main Religions: Catholic & Protestant Some areas practice Santeria and voodoo Most islands speak Spanish Haiti has many French Speakers Jamaica speaks English Santeria combines African religions with Christianity. Uses trances, music, and animal sacrifices to communicate with their deity.

Popular culture Music: Calypso: Steel drums and guitars with improvised lyrics Reggae: Deals with social problems and religion Example: Bob Marley Tourism: Jobs in hotels, resorts, & restaurants Working as guides and assistants informal jobs: street vendors

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