Location and Climate
Where is mexico located? Give relative location
Northern hemisphere, south of U.S.
What was the Colombian Exchange?
The Spanish conquest of Latin America was a trading culture
How much is a U.S. dollar in Brazil?
2.33 Brazilian reals
What are Brazil's natural resources?
Timber forests; large amount of minerals; Agriculture – rich soil: coffee beans, oranges, sugarcane; Iron Ore – steel
Where the U.S. and Cuba once friends?
Prior to 1959, Cuba was a relatively American-friendly nation.
Where is Cuba located? Give relative location.
Northern Hemisphere, Largest
Caribbean Island; Caribbean Sea, 90 miles South of Florida,
What did the Colombian Exchange cause an increase in production?
The Colombian Exchange caused an increase in food production which helped to increase human populations.
How much is a U.S. dollar in Cuba?
26.5 Cuban peseos
What are Brazil's 4 main natural resources?
coffee beans, oranges, sugarcane, and timber
Why did most successful Cuban's leave Cuba after the rise of Fidel?
Due to Castro’s communist policies
What is the climate like in Cuba?
Tropical and Semi-tropical, Warm, moderate temperatures due to ocean breeze, Ample (plenty of) rainfall, mountains cover part of the island
What did European explores bring that caused indigenous people to die off?
European explorers brought diseases such as smallpox, measles, whooping cough, and influenza.
How much is 1 Brazil real in Cuba?
11.33 Cuban pesos
What is Cuba's main natural resources?
Sugarcane
What happen to people who opposed castro
People who opposed Castro were killed or put in prison.
What is the climate like in Mexico?
Desert – North – dry hot, Mountains & Plateaus – Central, Rainforest – South – humid tropical, Most of the land is not arable
What new thing where brought to and from the Americas during the Colombian exchange?
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 Americas were introduced to wheat, barley, sugarcane, and livestock like cattle, pigs, and sheep.
How long was the Cuban Missile Crisis?
12 Days
What are Cuba's Natural resources?
sugar, nickel , tobacco, coffee beans, & fish
Who lead the rebel in Cuba to overthrow Batista?
Fidel Castro
Where is Brazil located? Give relative location. What is the climate like in Brazil also?
Southern hemisphere,South America; Largest country in S. America; Coastline on Atlantic Ocean
Low Elevation (no mtns); 2/3 Rainforest – Tropical and temperate zones; Warm & humid
What was the main animal brought to the Americas in the Colombian Exchange?
Horses.The horse, brought from Europe changed life forever in the Americas; it was used for hunting, labor, and transportation; Horses remained the major method of transportation for people until the early 20th century
When was NAFTA created?
January 1, 1994
What are Mexico natural resources?
petroleum (oil) on the Gulf of Mexico, silver, lead, copper, iron and ore
Who owned Cuba in the late 19th century?
By the late 19th century, there were only two Spanish colonies left in the Americas. At the end of the 19th century, the U.S. declared war on Spain to help the people gain freedom from Spanish rule and to protect sugarcane plantations owned by American businesses.