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laurencescou

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What is creolization, and how does it explain different cultural influences and patterns found in the Caribbean?
 
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A subsistence farmer might ________.
 
  A) sell goods they catch and grow
  B) buy commodities from others
  C) barter or trade goods they grow
  D) allow production and consumption of goods and services to take place in a market system
  E) accumulate a surplus of goods to sell for financial gain


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Answer to Question 1

The term creolization refers to the blending of African, European, and Amerindian influences; it helps explain different cultural influences because of the syncretic qualities of Caribbean languages, musical styles, and even architecture. The different legacies of colonialism, indentured labor, and African traditions impart distinct local qualities of creolization from island to island.

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