Key terms & definitions
What is specialization?
Specialization is an efficient way to work, and the cost of items produced are lower.
How did Castro’s government give less freedom to the Cuban citizens?
Castro’s government gave less freedom to Cuba’s citizens by eliminating freedom of speech, religion, assembly, and press.
Where is Latin America located?
Latin America is located in the western hemisphere.
Did the Europeans knowingly bring diseases to Latin America?
No, Europeans (unknowingly) introduced new
diseases to Latin America.
What is a tariff?
Tariffs are taxes placed on imported goods.
Was Batista always the dictator of Cuba?
Batista had originally been elected as president, but made himself dictator of Cuba.
What mountain runs 4,500 miles across the west coast of Latin America?
The Andes Mountains runs 4,500 miles along the west coast of South America.
Why did Europeans begin to steal Africans to work as slaves in the Americas
Europeans needed labor to cultivate all the
new crops in the Americas, but there
weren’t many natives left because of
diseases.
What is Voluntary Trade?
Voluntary trade is good for countries because it lets a country sell its own resources and buy the resources it needs
What was the U.S. heavily invested in?
The US was heavily invested in Cuba’s sugar industry.
What sea is a major trading route for Latin America?
The Caribbean Sea is a major trade route for Latin American countries.
What did citizens have to do to escape poverty?
To escape poverty in the region, many small farmers have started growing coca plants,which are then used to make cocaine.
What are the 3 types of economic systems?
Traditional, Command, and Market.
What happened to the military personnel and government workers who were loyal to Fulgencio Batista?
Military personnel and government workers who were loyal to Batista were exiled, jailed, or executed.
What ocean(s) border Latin America to the west and east?
Latin America is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east.
What is the War on Drugs?
The US government has attempted to stop
illegal drug manufacturing and trafficking by
going after the suppliers in the Andean region.
What are the 3 questions you can use to determine a country's economic system?
1. What goods/services will be produced?
2. How will goods/services be produced?
3. Who will consume the goods/services
What year did Cuba gain their independence from Spain?
Cuba gained its independence from Spain in 1898 during the Spanish-American War.
What 3 regions is Latin America divided into?
1. Mexico and Central America
2. The Caribbean Islands
3. South America
What do many Americans argue for?
Many Americans argue for a stronger border with Mexico and want stricter deportation laws for illegal immigrants.