Unit 3 Study Guide - Central America & The Caribbean Flashcards
Natives were _________ and __________
conquered and slaved
Lands were colonized by _______ and _______
Spain and France
Geographic Factors Responsible for the Location of Economic Activities:
**Natural Resources (oil, wind power, solar power)
** Seacoasts (ports)
- (Cuba) and (Haiti) in key positions during
colonial era for protection and trade
** Fertile soil/mild climate (agriculture)
- Haiti - (sugar cane)
Past conflicts as defined by historical challenges that impact the current economic, social, and/or political life in a contemporary society. For example:
Haiti - French Colony
Problems and issues that arise when factors of production are in short supply:
- Labor - slave system; now a relatively
(uneducated) workforce - Capital - Countries remain underdeveloped - Haiti
today - (Most lacking factor of production)
Culture
the way of life of a group of people who share similar beliefs and customs. (Maya)
Culture Region
a way of dividing the world into areas that a particular form of government, religion, economic system, language, or traditions predominate
Central America
different indigenous groups in history, but shared Colonial past
Impact of Cultural Diffusion on Individuals and World Societies - Guatemala
Positive impact - Maya spread throughout region, strong cultural traits still there Colombia; Spanish brought global trade networks, language, religion, government exchange
Negative impact - racism still apparent today
Early ________ settled in the ________ because of rich natural resources; those populations still there instead of the cities because they are _______ to reach.
(Mayans) settled in the (mountains) because of rich natural resources; those populations still there instead of the large cities now because they are (difficult) to reach.
