Culture
a conflict between two or more groups within a country, this has plagued much of Latin America throughout it's modern history
civil war
Where do the fastest-growing industrial centers in Mexico lie
along the U.S. border
This Latin American country is one of the few communist nations in the world
Cuba
someone who flees to another country usually due to political or economic instability are known as
refugees
Many coastal areas along the Caribbean Sea are home to descendants of people from this place
Africa
Toussaint L'Ouverture led a slave rebellion that helped this country gain independence
Haiti
This famous type of music was founded in Jamaica
reggae
cash crops
the central square in a colonial town that serves as a community meeting spot and market is called this
plaza
Ideas about independence were sparked by the independence of this Caribbean island
Haiti/Hispaniola
Creole is an example of this
dialect
What was the name of the U.S. company that controlled much of the Banana production in the early 20th century?
United Fruit Company
the languages spoke are derived from Latin
This island in the Caribbean is a U.S. commonwealth
Puerto Rico
Which Central American country is really the only one that has a history of peace and stability?
Costa Rica
This ancient Colombian civilization was known for their fine gold making skills?
Chibcha
Which country is the world's largest producer of emeralds?
Colombia
maquiladoras
This improves trade/makes shipping easier and quicker for not only countries in the region but also for trade between the west Coast of the United States and Europe and Africa
Panama canal
What is the largest and most populated country in Latin America?
Brazil