Jamaica Research Paper

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The original inhabitants of Jamaica are believed to be the Arawaks, also called Tainos,,, Jamaica was originally named the island Xaymaca, which meant ““land of wood and water”. Tobacco became their biggest crop, making smoking a popular pastime. Beneficial of being an island is the ocean surrounding providing an excellent source of fish. On Christopher Columbus second voyage to the Western Indians he landed upon the islands. The well know Rastafari Religion was founded in Jamaica during the 19030’s, popular for unique style. Similar to Chinese food and other non American traditional restaurants, Jamaican restaurants are popular in the U.S. You must not forget to mention reggae music. A highly popular music industry listened to globally.

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