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Thousands of rainforests were cut down and burned.
What serious problem began when the Brazilian government started giving away free land?
add more of a variety of exports
How can Latin American countries solve their problem on depending on only one key export?
the owner of a business
entrepreneur
a system based on the customs of a particular group of people
traditional market
He brought communism to Cuba.
Fidel Castro
free trade area of the Americas
**FTAA
mountain range in western coast of South America, directly east of the Atacama Desert
Andes mountains
Argentina. He took away people's basic freedoms. In 1955, Argentines revolted and took him out of power. Democracy returned.
**Juan Peron
1. They mostly trade with the U.S. 2. They had a weak economy
Why would countries such as El Salvador, Panama, and Ecuador adopt the U.S. dollar as their form of currency?
petroleum
What natural resource was the economic lifeblood of Mexico, Venezuela, and Ecuador until the 1980's when these economies crashed?
the government controls businesses
command market
People on the border of the U.S. are afraid that job opportunities are "going south".
Why do some people oppose NAFTA?
smog from cars, buses, factories, etc.
What is an environmental problem for Mexico City because it sits in a valley surrounded by mountains?
Developing countries are trying to obtain a good economy. Developed countries are countries with a good economy. Most of Latin America's countries are developing.
What is the difference between developing and developed countries? What is most Latin American countries?
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human capital
a mix of command market and free market
mixed market
3 different mountain ranges in Mexico
Sierra Madre mountains
Bolivia is the poorest country in South America because it is landlocked, and it has trade barriers like the Andes mountains and the Amazon Rain Forest.
Why is Bolivia the poorest country in South America?
Venezuela, Panama, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia. He led independence movements throughout the northern part if South America (known as Bolivar's War).
***Simon Bolivar
Venezuela
Which Latin American country produces large amounts of petroleum and must prevent pollution of oil?
Mexico. He encouraged poor Mexicans to fight against the Spanish. He was defeated and executed.
*Miguel Hidalgo
economic system where people run businesses with limited government
free market
a group of countries that eliminate all tariffs for importing and exporting goods
common market
Higher technology allows luxuries and other items to be sold to other countries, cheaper and faster.
How can advances in technology affect a country's economy?
violent, tropical storms with heavy winds and rains
hurricanes
Altitude: higher altitude/elevation = colder. Latitude: closer to the equator = warmer.
*How do altitude and latitude affect climate?
coffee
What is Brazil's main agricultural product?
Because that's where Mexico City is.
Why do half of Mexicans live in the center of the country?
government in which leaders rule with consent of the citizens
democracy
Haiti, he led African slaves in a revolt against the French for 10 years
***Touissant L'Ouverture
a resource that can be re-invented
renewable resource
Haiti
Which nation was the first to be founded by formerly enslaved people?
economic, social, and political system based on the teachings of Karl Marx, which eliminated private property
communism
person with mixed Spanish and Native American background
mestizos
the Amazon Rainforest
Which major land feature in Brazil plays an important role in the world's ecology?
6,000,000 slaves
By the 18th century, how many Africans were forced into slavery in the Americas?
a factory that assembles parts made in other countries
maquiladora
1. African slavery brought diversity to the Americas. 2. The Americas' economies improved.
*What effect did African slavery have on the development of the Americas?
Peso
What currency is used in Mexico?
Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay.
**Which countries are members of MERCOSUR?
a person of mixed white and black ancestry
morenos
power is divided between national and state government
federal republic
Because that's where Mexico City is.
Why does half of Mexico's population live in its central region?
Cuba
Which Latin American country is communist?
a feeling of pride for one's country
nationlism
Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay signed it in 1991 (North American Free Trade Agreement)
NAFTA
Chile, Argentina, Peru. He led independence movements in southern South America against the Spaniards
***Jose de San Martin
To strengthen democracy, rights, and to fight drug trade.
*What is the purpose of the Organization of the American States (OAS)?

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