Ms. Dykstra Flashcards
Who does it mean to be Mestizo ?
– a person with a mix of European and Native American ancestry
What’s happening through out Latina groups?
There is now a blending of these different ethnic groups throughout Latin America
Most countries gain independence by what?
Most countries gained independence through violent means which disrupted economies and led to instability in the region
What is the primary language in most countries in the region?
Spanish is the primary language of most countries in the region
Family life
How long does a family extend?
Households include an extended family that goes beyond parents and children to include grandparents, uncles, aunts, cousins, and godparents
What religion is most of the people are in Latin America?
And what is the official religion of Spain and Portugal?
Most people in Latin America are Roman Catholics (official religion of Spain and Portugal)
What are problems due to rapid urbanization?
Problems due to rapid urbanization: Insufficient jobs or housing for many people Unsanitary areas and the spread of disease Air pollution and water pollution o Emigration (leaving a country to move to another) Many Latin Americans migrate—both legally and illegally—to the United States, looking for economic opportunities, improved living conditions, political freedom, or escape from political unrest
What do Latin American countries experiencing?
Some Latin American countries are experiencing “Brain Drain,” when educated, wealthy members of society leave the country for better opportunities
What happens in rural area? Poverty and Drug Wars
In rural areas, some farmers still live without electricity or clean water
What is Mexico’s economy?
Mexico’s economy is on pace to be the strongest economy in Latin America
What’s the percentage of the population happening in Mexico’s growing middle class?
Growing middle class – about 40% of the population
What is Maquiladora?
Maquiladora is a foreign-owned factory in Mexico at which imported parts are assembled by lower-paid workers into products for export
What so Critics say about jobs?
Critics say many of those jobs are usually in unsafe working conditions
Many Haitians are moving illegally into Dominican Republic
True or False?
TRUE
How many people deported back to Haiti?
1,500 people have been deported back to Haiti
Another way to say “Dictator?” and what did he do?
Emergence of a new kind of leader—a caudillo, or dictator, who ruled with the backing of the military and wealthy landowners
What did Cuban Revolution do to Batista in 1959?
In 1959, the Cuban Revolution overthrew Batista and made Cuba a communist state ruled by dictator Fidel Castro
Is Sundie cute?
True or False
ye boi
What side is Cuba sided with? And what president?
Cuba sided with the Soviet Union and President Eisenhower placed an economic embargo (official ban on trade or other commercial activity
Why are some Cuban Americans upset about embargo?
Some Cuban-Americans who were repressed under Castro’s regime are upset about the lifting of the embargo since they claim Cuba should still be “punished” until it changes policies
