Brazil
Brazil's location in the world.
Southern Hemisphere; South America; Largest country in South America; Coastline on Atlantic Ocean
Mexico's location in the world.
Northern Hemisphere; South of U.S.;Gulf of Mexico –East; Pacific Ocean - West
Cuba's location in the world.
Northern Hemisphere; Largest
Caribbean Island; Caribbean Sea; 90 miles South of Florida;
Exchanges impact on the aborigines.
An estimated of 80% died from diseases brought by Europeans.
What countries were in this trade.
Africa, Latin America, and Europe.
Brazil's main resources.
Timber forests; large amount of minerals; Agriculture – rich soil: coffee beans, oranges, sugarcane; Iron Ore – steel
Mexico's resources.
Timber forests; large amount of minerals; Agriculture – rich soil: coffee beans, oranges, sugarcane; Iron Ore – steel
Cuba's resources.
sugar, nickel , tobacco, coffee beans, & fish
What countries were exchanging goods.
Europe and Latin America were trading.
What was traded.
Slaves to Latin America from Africa.
Crops to Europe from Latin America.
Manufactured goods to Africa from Europe.
Brazil's climate and terrain.
Low Elevation (no mtns); 2/3 Rainforest – Tropical and temperate zones; Warm & humid
Mexico's climate and terrain.
Desert – North – dry hot, Mountains & Plateaus – Central, Rainforest – South – humid tropical, Most of the land is not arable
Cuba's climate and terrain.
Tropical and Semi-tropical; Warm, moderate temperatures due to ocean breeze; Ample (plenty of) rainfall; mountains cover part of the island
What was exchanged.
Crops and animals were exchanged.
What did the slaves do.
They worked as laborers for Latin American countries.
Where people live in Brazil.
Most live near the Atlantic coast, Most live in cities (urban areas). In the past the rainforest area was lightly populated, but in recent years the government has developed parts of the rainforest.
Where people live in Mexico.
Towns/Urban Areas – Industrial;Central Mexico; Largest city – Mexico City US Border; in areas with natural resources
Where people live in Cuba.
Havana; Urban Areas – Industrial –85% factories; Along the coast; Rural Areas – Agriculture – few people live here because government owns the farms
What animal revolutionized hunting, labor, and travel in Latin America.
The horse did.
Why were slaves important.
They helped the economy grow by farming crops that are now the basis of their economies today.
Brazil's trading.
Easy world-wide trade; Access to water – Atlantic Ocean; Borders with many S. American countries; Coffee #1 Export; US & Argentia are their top trading partne
Mexico's trade.
Easy trade with US; Access to water
Cuba's trade.
Easy world-wide trade; Access to water – Caribbean & Atlantic Ocean; Sugarcane -#1 Export; Embargo – NO Trade with US due to their communist government; Cuba trades heavily with Venezuela & China;
What did the exchange do for the economy.
The exchange helped the economy grow. The economy of some Latin countries is even based on the crops exchanged.
What were the conditions on board of the slave ships.
The conditions were awful. 15%-20% of the slaves died on the ships due to disease, spoiled food, and dirty water.