Geography
Northern Hemisphere; South of U.S.;
Gulf of Mexico –East; Pacific Ocean - West
Mexico
New foods were brought to both Europe and Latin America in the Columbian Exchange
vegetables like corn, tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, squash, and cacao beans
The Spanish conquest of Latin America was a trading culture called the what?
Columbian Exchange
why did more and more trees fall down in the Amazon Rainforest
Deforestation
over 90% of the people in Latin America were what religion
Roman Catholic
Southern Hemisphere; South America; Largest country in S. America; Coastline on Atlantic Ocean
Brazil
The Americas were introduced to
wheat, barley, sugarcane, and livestock like cattle, pigs, and sheep
European explorers brought diseases such as what?
smallpox, measles, whooping cough, and influenza
what is the main environmental issue in mexico
pollution
The name Latin America comes from the fact that these 3 languages are called Romance Languages
Spanish, Portuguese and French
Northern Hemisphere; Largest
Caribbean Island; Caribbean Sea; 90 miles South of Florida;
Cuba
The horse, brought from Europe changed life forever in the Americas; it was used for
hunting, labor, and transportation
What estimated percent of indigenous died because they had no immunity to diseases
80%
what were the causes of deforestation
Building Roads; New Settlements; Farming – Crops; Cattle Ranching; Logging – Timber; Mining
Portuguese is the language in Brazil because what? empire was built there
Portuguese empire
Timber forests; large amount of minerals; Agriculture – rich soil: coffee beans, oranges, sugarcane; Iron Ore – steel
Brazil
The Columbian Exchange caused an increase in food production which helped to increase
Human populations
what was the name of the war that helped the the last 2 Spanish colonies get independence from Spain
Spanish-American war
what were the main causes of pollution in mexico
Population Density – Overcrowding; Industry – Factory Emissions; Automobile/Vehicle Emissions
most of Latin america speaks Spanish because what? empire was built there
Spanish Emire
Timber forests; large amount of minerals; Agriculture – rich soil: coffee beans, oranges, sugarcane; Iron Ore – steel
Mexico
Products like sugarcane later became the basis of some
Latin American economies.
in the late 1950's who led an army of rebels to defeat the corrupt government of Cuba
Fidel Castro
what are the effects of pollution
Damage to plants; Harm to humans; Acid Rain – damage to buildings and ancient ruins Gov’t Solutions: Limits on how often you can drive your car into Mexico City; Strict inspections on automobile emissions; Alternative fuel for automobiles & factories
why is most of the Latin america's religion roman catholic
most people that were moving to the new world that were under Roman Empire brought there religion with them