Bermudians 1

Multiple Select

Which of the following were reasons the Bermudians chose the Turks and Caicos Islands for salt production?

• The islands were flat and had natural salt ponds.

• The islands were close to Bermuda.

• The islands had a cold climate.

• Salt was in high demand for preserving meat.

Open Ended

Explain how the geography and climate of the Turks and Caicos Islands made them suitable for salt production.

Multiple Choice

Why was salt so important to the Bermudians who settled in the Turks and Caicos Islands?

• It was used to preserve meat before refrigerators existed.

• It was used as a currency for trade with other islands.

• It was used to build houses and roads.

• It was used to flavor food only.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions or would you like to learn more about the history of the Bermudians in the Turks and Caicos Islands?

Fill in the Blanks

The Bermudians built

to trap seawater and produce salt.