Cuba
Who was in charge before Fidel Castro took over?
Batista
What is Puerto Rico's relationship to the U.S?
Commonwealth
Which group of indigenous people did NOT populate Peru?
Maya
What is the name of the trade agreement Mexico is a part of?
NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement)
Why didn't the Spanish colonize Nicaragua?
They were not interested (didn't see a financial gain)
Name three of the implications for the U.S. embargo on Cuba
Extreme poverty in Cuba, lack of food/resources in Cuba, Cuba's reliance upon the USSR
What are the two sub-regions of Puerto Rico?
Greater Antilles and lesser Antilles
Why was the Inca empire prominent for such a short period of time?
"Peru" was invaded by the Spanish
Why is all-inclusive tourism not always beneficial to the Mexican people?
Money leaks
What was the political group that fought to overthrow the Somoza dictatorship?
The Sandanistas
In which treaty do the British return Cuba to Spain?
Treaty of Paris
Describe Puerto Rico's physical setting
Mountainous, NE winds, abundant rain fall, SW very dry
Which indigenous Peruvian culture created a pattern of intricate lines that can still be visited today?
The Nazca
Name one of the largest agricultural products of Mexico
Corn, wheat, fruit, veggies
What are the three physical regions of Nicaragua?
Pacific Coastal Plain, Central Highlands, Caribbean lowlands
What was the name of the native people living in Cuba?
Tainos
What are the biggest contributors to Puerto Rico's economy?
Name the two biggest indigenous groups to live in Peru
Nazca and Incas
The rural to urban migration began when?
1950
What is the largest crop in the central highlands?
Coffee beans
Describe the Platt Amendment
Treaty to get American troops to leave Cuba that included many stipulations such as promise that Cuba will not ally themselves with other countries
What is El Yunque?
The large, protected rain forest on Puerto Rico containing over 250 types of trees
Name three environmental factor affecting Peru's Amazon Forest?
Deforestation, water pollution, oil spills, indigenous communities being disturbed
Name all 5 of the "nations" of Mexico?
Metromex, Mexamerica, South Mexico, New Spain, Club Mex
What was the U.S.-backed political group who fought he Sandanistas?
The Contras