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Chiapas
Chiapas, Mexico
Question | Answer |
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Who was the president of Mexico as this conflict is just beginning? | Carlos Salinas |
Who is the leader of the EZLN? | Subcommandar Marcos |
The NAFTA agreement was between... | U.S., Canada, Mexico |
Is Chiapas the northern most state or southern most state of Mexico? | southern most state |
The Chiapas people are: rich or poor? | poor |
How many displaced Indians were pushed out of their homes? | 26,000 |
How long has there been tension between the people of Chiapas and their government? | 15 years |
True or False: The Chiapas conflict is resolved and there is no longer arguement between the two parties. | False |
What is the year that this conflict started? | 1994 |
True or False: The Chiapas conflict only effects people on a local scale? | False |
What was the name of the ethnic group that has long inhibited this area? | The Indigenas |
What is the root of the Chiapas conflict? | Environmental Scarcity |
What was the initial goal of the EZLN? | Independence from the Mexican government |
Of what religious faith do a lot of the EZLN members practice? | Roman Catholic |
True or False: The signing of NAFTA was the only reason for the EZLN rebellion? | False |
Who are the Zapatistas? | A revolutionary group based on Chiapas |
What area did the Zapatistas attack when the NAFTA agreement was signed? | San Cristobal de las Casas |
True or False: Is the state of Chiapas rich in resources? | True |