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The economy, culture, and physical geography of Latin America.

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Why do many people in Latin America have African ancestors?

Because of slavery

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The _________ party has control of the government in Cuba.

communist

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What religion are most people in Latin America?

Roman Catholic

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Fulgenco Batista was overthrown as leader of Cuba by _______ in 1959.

Castro

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Why does a country's GDP go up when the country invests in capital goods?

The country can produce more goods at a better price and increase the profit it makes.

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Why are the countries of Latin America poor today?

Much of the wealth was shipped to Europe.

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Generally, a high literacy rate leads to a high _________.

standard of living

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Which of these countries is closest to a command economy: Mexico, Brazil, Cuba.

Cuba

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Why did the poor people of Cuba support Castro's policies?

Because their healthcare and education improved.

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The country of ______ gives their citizens little power in the government.

Cuba

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Why do many small farmers grow coca?

To excape poverty

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Give three reasons people emigrate from Latin America to the United States.

better jobs, safer place to live, to escape a bad government

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Where do most people in Brazil live?

On the Eastern coast

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A ______ puts a limit on the number of products that can be imported from another country.

quota

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Name the two countries that most influenced the language and religion of Latin America.

Spain and Portugal

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Name the trade agreement between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.

NAFTA

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