The Pineapple, Citrus, Sisal and Tomato Industry

Which country was the first to produce pineapples on a commercial scale?

• Hawaii

• The Bahamas

• Cuba

• The United States

What made pineapple farming possible in The Bahamas?

• The cool climate and high rainfall

• The warm tropical climate and red loam soil

• The presence of large factories

• The use of modern technology

In which year were pineapples first exported on a large scale from The Bahamas?

• 1700

• 1844

• 1857

• 1901

What was a major reason for the decline of the Bahamian pineapple industry?

• The Bahamas ran out of land to grow pineapples

• Farmers stopped growing pineapples

• Hawaii had bigger farms and could sell pineapples at cheaper prices

• The Bahamian government banned pineapple farming

How did high tariffs affect the Bahamian pineapple industry?

• It made it easier to sell pineapples

• It allowed farmers to earn more money

• It made it impossible for Bahamian farmers to make a profit

• It encouraged more people to buy Bahamian pineapples

Which of the following is NOT a citrus fruit?

• Oranges

• Limes

• Grapes

• Lemons

Why was The Bahamas a good place to grow citrus fruits in the 1800s?

• It had a cool, dry climate

• The Bahamas had large citrus factories

What event increased the demand for Bahamian citrus fruits in the U.S.?

• The Great Freeze

• The American Revolution

• The Industrial Revolution

• World War I

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the decline of the citrus industry in The Bahamas?

• Plant diseases

• High tariffs from the U.S.

• The Bahamas stopped growing citrus fruits

• Competition from Florida and Cuba

How did competition from Florida and Cuba affect the Bahamian citrus industry?

• It helped Bahamian farmers grow more citrus

• It made it harder for The Bahamas to compete in the market

• It made Bahamian citrus more valuable

• It encouraged farmers to expand their citrus farms