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Latin America
6th grade History - Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Explain why Africans slaves were needed to work in the Americas. | Europeans needed new workers after disease & violence killed Native Americans. |
| What kind of work did the slaves do? | Worked on Haciendas (plantations) & worked in mines. |
| What happened to the indigenous (native) people of Latin America? | Disease and violence killed the Native Americans. |
| What cash crops were grown on plantations? | Sugar Cane & Coffee |
| Explain the process of the Triangle trade. | Latin America ----->Europe----->Africa------>then back to Latin America. Forming a Triangle |
| In present day Latin America, where can you still see the influence of the heritage of African slaves? | Religion, Language, Music, Food, Dance |
| During the Slave Trade, much of the wealth went to Europe. How does this impact Latin America countries today? | Many Latin American countries are poor. |
| How did the Columbian exchange impact Europe and the America's? | Immediate effects - Disease, Slave Trade, Crops, Animals, Weapons Long term effects - Languages, Religion, Blended Culture |
| What things that were exchanged during the Columbian exchange. | Slave Trade, Crops, Animals, Weapons |
| How is the Columbian exchange an example of globalization? | Old World & New World exchange Products & Ideas |
| What country did Spain have the most influence over? | Cuba & Mexico |
| What country did Portugal have the most influence over? | Brazil |
| Explain how Language & Religion played a part in the Columbian exchange. | Europeans brought Languages & Religion to the New World which impacted the indigenous (native) population. |
| How did missionaries play a role in the Columbian exchange? | European countries paid missionaries to convert indigenous (native) people; Many converted to avoid slavery. |
| Cuban Revolution: | |
| Fulgencio Batista | Cuban Dictator before Fidel Castro |
| Fidel Castro | Cuban Dictator 1950's - 2000 |
| Cold War | Period of unrest & tension - Communism vs. Democracy |
| Communist | Political & Economic theory ; does not have the same views as Democracy |
| Coup | Over throw the government |
| Cuban Missile Crisis | Period of intense concern between the USSR & USA |
| Embargo | Stops Trade |
| John F. Kennedy | U.S. president during this time |
| Nikita Khrushchev | Soviet Leader during this time |
| Soviet Union | Communist country that helps Cuba |
| Briefly explain Cuba's history prior to the Cuban Revolution: Who was the Leader? Government Type? | Dictator Batista; Autocracy Government |
| What was Cuba's relationship with the USA like? | Good |
| Why was the USA interested in the relationship it had with Cuba? | Batista encouraged trade with the USA; The USA had many Sugar Cane farms in Cuba |
| Explain the Cuban Revolution: Who led it? What happened? | Fidel Castro; He used guerrilla warfare to overthrow Batista's Government |
| Why did people support Castro's revolution? | Castro supported the middle & lower class; And the people began to not trust Batista |
| What government was established? | Communist |
| What changes were made once this government was established? (Pros & Cons) How they impacted the Cuban people | Pros: Wages increased, Poor given access to Medical Care, & taught to read & write. Cons: 1 party government, Censorship of Media & Citizens |
| What happened to American property and citizens in Cuba? | Property was taken from Americans & was given back to the government; Many Americans left Cuba |
| How did the USA respond to the Cuban Revolution? | Placed an Embargo on Cuba: Embargo is a policy that stops all trade with a country |
| Why did the USA choose to place an Embargo on Cuba? | It was a way to use economics to show their displeasure with Cuba's new government. |
| How did the Soviet Union respond to the Cuban Revolution? | They provided training & weapons to Cuba ; Purchased the Sugar Cane crop |
| Explain the Cuban Missile Crisis: What countries were involved? | Soviet Union, USA & Cuba |
| What worldwide event was going on during this time? | The Cold War |
| How did Cuba's proximity or (location) to the USA factor into this? | The Soviet Union now had an ally (friend) much closer to the USA |
| What 3 leaders were involved? | Soviet Leader: Khrushcher, Cuban Leader: Castro, USA Leader: Kennedy |
| How was the Crisis resolved? | The USA discovered missiles in Cuba provided by the USSR; USA placed blockade (cut off supplies) on Cuba. So USSR removed missiles & then USA removed their missiles. |
| What is the relationship like between the USA and Cuba today? | Tense but better than in the past |
| How did President Barack Obama play a role in the relationship between the two countries? | His policies towards Cuba lessened tension between the two countries |
| Current Events in Latin America: | |
| Andean | Countries along the Andes Mountains |
| BRICS | Worlds 5 fastest growing economies |
| Cartel | Group that dominates trade |
| Emigrate | Relocate to a new country for employment |
| Latino | A person with Latino ancestry from a Spanish speaking country |
| Narco-terrorism | Violent extremism related to illegal drug trade |
| Naturalization | Process of becoming a Legal Citizen in a new country |
| Rural trafficking | illegal smuggling of people or products |
| What has led to a high level of poverty in Latin America? | Lack of Employment & Lack of access to education |
| Discuss Literacy rate in Latin America | Over 50% of 15 year-olds in Latin America are illiterate. ( Can't read or write) |
| Based on your knowledge of poverty in Latin America, what generalization can you make about the GDP & Standard of Living in many Latin American Countries? | GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is low which causes lower Standard of Living |
| War on Drugs: | |
| Describe where cocaine production is the most prevalent in Latin America | The Andean Region ( Countries along the Andes Mountains) |
| Why does the U.S. have an interest in curbing drug trade in Latin America? | illegal Drugs from Latin America are brought to the USA |
| How does government corruption impact Latin America's inability to combat drug trade? | The corrupt (bad) governments support drug cartels with money; It is hard to punish those involved |
| How does the drug trade impact civilians? | Causes Death & unsafe living condition |
| How has the war on drugs & poverty in general impacted emigration from Latin America to the USA? | Emigration from Latin America to the USA has increased as people look for better employment & safer places to live |
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