institutional revolutionary party

the political party introduced in 1929 in Mexico that helped to introduce democracy and maintain political stability for much of 20th century

of mixed Spanish and native American heritage

factories in mexico that assemble imported materials into finished goods for export

north am. trade agreement. mexico , u.s., and canada. created a huge zone of cooperation on trade and economic issues

in the heartland or place of origin of a major culture : a site of innovation from which basic ideas, materials, and technology diffuse to other cultures

united provinces of central America

the name of central am. after the region declared independence from Mexico in 1823

a ship canal cut thru Panama connecting the Caribbean sea with the pacific ocean

a style of music that began in Trinidad From Africa, Spain, and the Caribbeans

A style of music that developed in Jamaica in the 1960s and is rooted in African, Caribbean, and American music, often dealing with social problems and religion

Takes place outside Official channels, without benefits or protections for full workers. Includes jobs such as street vending, shining shoes, and a variety of activities Services that provide people with a small income

A member of the quechen People of South Am. Who built A ciliation In the Andes Mountain. In the 15th and 16th century.

The language of the Inca empire now spoken in the Andy's Highlands

Run by a few persons or a small Group

An economic common market that began operating in the southern Part America in 1995.

treaty of Tordesillas

A treaty between Spain and Portugal in 1494 that gave Portugal control over the land that is present day Brazil

The most colorful feast day in Brazil

A Brazilian dance with African influences

A material art and dance that developed in Brazil from Angolans Who were taken there by the Portuguese from Africa.

Desperately poor Slums | Brazil

In puri India. Image of the Hindu God Krishi Mounted on a cart

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history voc ch10

Question	Answer
Spanish conquest	the conquering of the native Americans by the Spanish.
Tenochtitlan	the ancient agtec capital, site of Mexico city today
institutional revolutionary party	the political party introduced in 1929 in Mexico that helped to introduce democracy and maintain political stability for much of 20th century
mestizo	of mixed Spanish and native American heritage
macquiladoras	factories in mexico that assemble imported materials into finished goods for export
Nafta	north am. trade agreement. mexico , u.s., and canada. created a huge zone of cooperation on trade and economic issues
cultural hearth	in the heartland or place of origin of a major culture : a site of innovation from which basic ideas, materials, and technology diffuse to other cultures
united provinces of central America	the name of central am. after the region declared independence from Mexico in 1823
Panama Canal	a ship canal cut thru Panama connecting the Caribbean sea with the pacific ocean
calypso	a style of music that began in Trinidad From Africa, Spain, and the Caribbeans
reggae	A style of music that developed in Jamaica in the 1960s and is rooted in African, Caribbean, and American music, often dealing with social problems and religion
informal economy	Takes place outside Official channels, without benefits or protections for full workers. Includes jobs such as street vending, shining shoes, and a variety of activities Services that provide people with a small income
inca	A member of the quechen People of South Am. Who built A ciliation In the Andes Mountain. In the 15th and 16th century.
Quechua	The language of the Inca empire now spoken in the Andy's Highlands
oligarchy	Run by a few persons or a small Group
Mercosur	An economic common market that began operating in the southern Part America in 1995.
treaty of Tordesillas	A treaty between Spain and Portugal in 1494 that gave Portugal control over the land that is present day Brazil
carnival	The most colorful feast day in Brazil
samba	A Brazilian dance with African influences
capoeira	A material art and dance that developed in Brazil from Angolans Who were taken there by the Portuguese from Africa.
favelas	Desperately poor Slums \| Brazil
juggernaut	In puri India. Image of the Hindu God Krishi Mounted on a cart

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