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Central America

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What is a narrow strip of land connecting 2 large land areas? isthmus
Chain of islands archipelago
What is the practice of cutting down forest illegally? deforestation
Place where plants & animals live? ecosystems
People who hunt or fish illegally? poachers
governors who represent the Spanish king Viceroy
artificial water route canal
physical land features terrain
Basic system of city: roads, bridges, hospitals infrastructure
visiting an area due to environment ecotourism
What is another word for triangular trade? Columbian exchange
Which European country controlled Cuba & P. Rico? Spain
Why did European countries want colonies in other parts of the world? money & power
Who led the revolt against Haiti? Toussaint L'Overture
Who led the French with the Panama Canal? Ferdinand de Lessep
Who was the dictator for Cube (50+ years) Fidel Castro
What word describes Puerto Rico government? commonwealth
What type of government represents Cuba? communist
What does the Panama connect? Atlantic to Pacific
Who currently owns the Panama Canal today? Panama
Which president pushed the idea to build the Panama Canal? Roosevelt
What holiday does Central America celebrate on Nov. 1/2 Day of the Dead
Who is the poorest Central American country? Haiti
What area of the rain forest homes the most animals and plants? canopy
Created by: kamyers
 

 



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