Colonization
Which ancient civilization lived in Central Mexico and was conquered by Hernan Cortes?
Aztecs
Who was the leader of Cuba pre revolution?
Batista
What is the major reason many people in LA get involved with drugs?
Provide money for their families.
___ of 5 live in poverty in Latin America
1
How does migration out of LA affect their economy?
It is taking away skilled workers.
How did the African Slave Trade impact the culture of Latin America?
Blending of cultures
What is an embargo?
What happens many of the times when drug cartels are caught in one area?
They move to another area.
What is the literacy rate (about) of children at 15 in Latin America?
around 50%
What kind of jobs do the citizens leaving LA have?
higher level jobs such as doctors and nurses
Why did Europeans choose slaves from Africa as a labor source in the New World?
Most indigenous people died of small pox or other diseases that Africans were immune to.
Why did the US place an embargo on Cuba?
Cuba was communist & they sided with the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
What region (and what countries) is the war on drugs most prevalent?
Andean Region (Mexico & Colombia)
In what area is poverty the highest?
Southern Mexico/Central America
Why are people leaving LA?
better job opportunities & a safer place to live
What crop did Latin America produce the most of during this time?
Sugarcane
What were 2 of the lasting impacts of the Cuban Revolution
-Cuba stayed communist
-Poverty
-Castro's were still in power
-US embargo on Cuba
What happens to LA children who fail to seek refuge?
They get trapped in their countries.
Why are the literacy rates in LA so low?
Not many people have access to education.
boarder patrol/US customs, deportation
What is a conquistador?
A Spanish conqueror
What year was the FAILED revolution when Castro tried to take over Cuba, which resulted in him being placed in jail for 2 years?
1955
What caused an increase in drug cartels in the area?
It is profitable from Mexico to the US.
Name 3 things that impact Latin American poverty
-lack of education
-low math & science scores
-low literacy rates
-lack of investment in education
-low employment opportunities
What is majorly affected by the skilled workers leaving LA?
the health care system