Which type of economy does Mexico have?
Market (Mixed)
What physical feature produces 1/3 of the earth's oxygen and is nicknamed "lungs of the earth."
Amazon Rainforest
A 13-day standoff between Cuba and the U.S. where Soviet missiles were pointed the U.S.
Cuban Missile Crisis
Democracy
Which country(s) in Latin America speaks French?
Haiti and French Guiana
In this economy, decisions are made by supply and demand:
MARKET
This program bans certain cars from driving on specific days of the week
Hoy No Circula
Who was the ruler of the Cuban Revolution
Fidel Castro
What are the two forms of democracy?
Presidential and Parliamentary
Which country has the largest amount of African descendants due to the Transatlantic Slave Trade?
Brazil
TRUE OR FALSE:
There's no such thing as a Pure Market or Pure Command economy?
TRUE
What is a major "shortcut" that allows ships to travel between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans
Panama Canal
What type of government did Fidel Castro establish in Cuba?
Communist
In a Presidential Democracy, the citizens vote for the _______ and the ________.
Head of State and Legislature
What were the indigenous (original) civilizations of Latin America called?
Aztec & Inca
Which country describes "A" on the economic continuum?
CUBA
Caribbean Sea
Who was the president of Cuba prior to Fidel Castro taking over the government?
Fulgencio Batista
Mexico has which form of government?
Presidential Democracy
What is the name of the 3 mountain ranges in Mexico?
Sierra Madre Del Sur
Sierra Madre Occidental
Sierra Madre Oriental
What are the 3 basic economic questions
1.What will be produced?
2. How will it be produced?
3. For whom will it be produced for?
Which mountain range runs along the west coast of South America and the longest continuous mountain range in the world?
Andes Mountains
Describe why Cuba has an influx of cars manufactured from the 1960s.
The U.S. has an embargo on Cuba due to being a Communist country
In Cuba, citizens have limited freedoms. Which form of government does Cuba have?
AUTOCRACY
Which country would lie on "C" of the Economic Continuum?
MEXICO
How does Cuba’s government limit the rights of its citizens compared to democratic governments in Latin America?
Cuba has a communist government where the government controls the media, elections are not free, and citizens cannot openly criticize leaders like they can in a democracy.
Which desert lies on the West of South America and is known as the driest desert on earth?
Atacama Desert
How did Fidel Castro change life in Cuba after becoming leader?
He provided free healthcare and education but also limited freedoms, controlled the press, and punished people who disagreed with him.
Describe a Parliamentary Democracy
After Spanish settlers moved to Latin America, ethnic groups changed. Europeans and the indigenous began marrying and having children. Their offspring were called?
Mesitzos
What are benefits of a traditional economy?
People rely on customs and traditions to make goods, which helps them stay connected to their culture. Everyone has a role, and resources are shared within the community.
This body of water is known as a natural "water highway" and contains 20% of all fresh water in the world
Amazon River
How did the Cuban Revolution affect the relationship between Cuba and the United States?
The U.S. and Cuba became enemies, leading to the Bay of Pigs invasion and the Cuban Missile Crisis.
How does Cuba’s government limit the rights of its citizens?
Cuba has a communist government where the government controls the media, elections are not free, and citizens cannot openly criticize leaders like they can in a democracy.
Many plants, animals, and technologies were brought from Europe to the Americas. This process is known as:
The Columbian Exchange
How does Mexico’s economy benefit from trade with the United States?
Mexico benefits by selling goods like cars, oil, and fruits to the U.S., which creates jobs and money for the country.
How do the Andes Mountains affect trade and transportation for people living in the region?
The mountains can slow down trade because of steep slopes and harsh weather
Describe the Cuban Revolution:
The Cuban Revolution was a movement in 1959 where Fidel Castro and his followers overthrew the government of dictator Fulgencio Batista. After the revolution, Cuba became a communist country under Castro’s leadership, and the government took control of businesses and land.
Describe the difference between Cuba and Mexico's form of government.
Cuba - Autocracy, limited freedoms
Mexico - Democracy, freedoms
Describe European colonization:
When European countries, like Spain and Portugal, took control of lands in the Americas and built settlements, ruled over native people, and used the land for resources and trade. This changed the culture, language, and government of the regions they controlled