Middle American Chapter 3 & 4 Review Flashcards
Why is tourism popular in Central America and the Caribbean?
Tourism is popular because of the TROPICAL CLIMATE.
The TRIANGULAR TRADE ROUTE included trading of sugar, African slaves, rum, tobacco, and molasses. Which COUNTRIES did it connect with the Caribbean?
The Triangular Trade Route connected the countries of EUROPE and AFRICA to the Caribbean.
How does cattle ranching in Central America and the Caribbean HURT the ENVIRONMENT?
Cattle ranching causes SOIL EROSION.
How did the European colonists get enough laborers to work the huge amounts of land in the Caribbean and Central America?
The European colonists IMPORTED African SLAVES to work the land in the Caribbean and Central America
What is the CREOLE language?
The Creole language combines parts of the FRENCH and AFRICAN languages.
Who did Mexico revolt against in 1821 to gain their INDEPENDENCE from Spain?
The Mexican’s revolted against the SPANISH GOVERNMENT in 1821 to gain their independence.
Where is the MEXICAN PLATEAU?
The Mexican Plateau is the MAIN REGION of Mexico the covers most of the CENTRAL part of the nation.
In which industry are most Mexico workers EMPLOYED?
Most Mexico workers are employed in the SERVICE INDUSTRY.
Name the type of tourist who would travel to Central America and the Caribbean to DINE ON LOCAL FOOD and EXPLORE on FOOT.
An ECO-TOURIST would travel to a region to sample local food and explore on foot.
True or False? Mexico’s most important natural resource is COFFEE?
False. Mexico’s most important NATURAL RESOURCE is PETROLEUM.
Which region of Mexico is best for GROWING CROPS?
The SOUTHERN MEXICAN PLATEAU is the best region for growing CROPS in Mexico.
Would you find SINKHOLES in the Mexican Plateau, the Yucatan Peninsula, or the Sierra Madres?
You will find SINKHOLES in the YUCATAN PENINSULA.
Is Mexico’s wealth spread out evenly among all the citizens or is it concentrated in the small upper class?
Mexico’s wealth is mostly concentrated in the small upper class?
Describe a DICTATORSHIP.
A Dictatorship is a government controlled by a single leader.
