Week 3 Discussion
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Week3Caribbean.pptxThe Caribbean
Consider the following images and questions. Reflect on the historical and contemporary importance of this region.
Instead of separate nations, think of the Caribbean as a region bringing together a multitude of different societies, settlements, communities, trade centers, and cultures. From the early 1500s to the late 1600s, it is also the focal point for American-European-African cultural-economic exchanges.
Triangle Trade
Who benefited from the exchange known as the Triangle Trade? Push yourself to think beyond the obvious beneficiaries.
Modern Myths of the Caribbean
How else is the Caribbean still within U.S. popular culture?
