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Why does Mexico have few major rivers and natural lakes?

Much of Mexico is dry and mountainous, with volcanic terrain that limits river drainage and rainfall, so rivers are short and seasonal.

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Of what is Mexico the world’s leading producer?

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Silver

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What are the main factors that contribute to environmental concerns in Mexico?

Air pollution, deforestation, water shortages, and soil erosion caused by urbanization, farming, and industry.

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What is deforestation?

The clearing of forests for farming, logging, or development.

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How can deforestation be combated?

Reforestation, sustainable farming, conservation laws, and protected reserves.

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Why is biodiversity valuable?

It supports ecosystems, provides medicine and food, and maintains natural balance.

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What was the outcome of the Mexican-American War?

The U.S. won; Mexico lost about half its territory under the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo (1848).

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What was the impact of urbanization in Mexico City?

Overcrowding, air pollution, traffic, housing shortages, and slums.

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What is subsidence and how does it impact Mexico City?

Land sinking due to groundwater pumping; causes building damage and uneven streets.

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What is seismic activity?

Frequent earthquakes and eruptions due to location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”

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What is the Central Plateau in Mexico?

Mexico’s most populated and fertile heartland region.

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What is the Ring of Fire?

A zone of high volcanic and earthquake activity encircling the Pacific Ocean.

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What defines Latin America as a cultural region?

Shared use of Latin-based languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French), colonial history, and Catholic religion.

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What is spatial diffusion?

The spread of ideas, goods, or people across regions

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How is the Columbian Exchange an example of spatial diffusion?

It spread plants, animals, and diseases between the Old and New Worlds.

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What were positive effects of the Columbian Exchange?

New foods, animals, and global trade opportunities.

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What were negative effects of the Columbian Exchange?

Disease killed millions of Indigenous peoples and slavery expanded.

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How does geography affect migration in Latin America?

Mountains, deserts, and rainforests limit movement; people migrate toward coasts and cities for jobs.

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How does regionalism impact Latin America?

Local loyalties and geography barriers make political and economic unity difficult.

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What are four main characteristics of political revolutions?

1) Discontent with rulers, 2) Organized opposition, 3) Conflict or war, 4) New government formed.

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Who led the first successful revolution in Latin America?

Toussaint L’Ouverture in Haiti.

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Who was “The Liberator”?

Simón Bolívar — he freed much of northern South America.

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Why is Latin America so diverse?

Blending of Indigenous, European, and African peoples; varied geography; many languages and traditions.

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Where is population density highest in Central and South America?

Along coasts, highland valleys, and near major cities.

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Why is the Amazon region important to Latin America?

It produces oxygen, regulates climate, and supports global biodiversity.

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Where are the highest elevations in South America?

In the Andes Mountains.

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What are the main factors affecting climate in the region?

Latitude, elevation, ocean currents, and wind.

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What is El Niño and its impact?

A Pacific Ocean warming that causes floods and droughts across the Americas.

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What is the traditional family structure in Latin cultures?

Patriarchal, extended families with strong respect for elders and community ties.

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What were military strongmen in Latin America called?

Caudillos

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How did Cuba achieve independence from Spain?

After the Spanish-American War in 1898.

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For how many centuries did Spain control Latin America?

About three centuries (1500s–1800s).

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When did most Latin American countries gain independence?

Early 1800s.

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What three things gave Spaniards advantages over natives?

Steel weapons, horses, and diseases.

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Why was steel one of the greatest agents of conquest?

It provided strong tools, ships, and weapons that improved survival and warfare.

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What were the social classes under Spanish rule based on?

Race and birthplace.

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What were the main Spanish colonial classes

Peninsulares → Creoles → Mestizos/Mulattoes → Indigenous & African slaves.

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which group led most Latin American revolutions?

Creoles

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 Why was it difficult to establish stable governments after independence?

Unequal social structure, colonial economic dependence, and elite dominance

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What were common traits of dictators?

Military power, censorship, and suppression of opposition.

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What happened to Cuba after the Spanish-American War?

It became independent, but the U.S. kept strong influence.

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What did the Monroe Doctrine state?

Europe must not interfere in the Americas.

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What did the Roosevelt Corollary add?

The U.S. could intervene in Latin America to maintain order.

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What was economic imperialism?

U.S. and European countries dominated Latin economies through investment and trade (1800s–1900s).

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How is the Panama Canal an example of U.S. imperialism?

The U.S. backed Panama’s independence to gain control of the canal route for trade and military advantage.

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How does former colonization still affect Latin America today?

Continued inequality, economic dependence, and class divisions rooted in colonial systems.

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Conquistadors

Spanish conquerors of the Americas

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Vertical climate zones

Climate changes with elevation (e.g., tropical to alpine)

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Syncretism

Blending of cultures or religions

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NAFTA

North American Free Trade Agreement (1994)

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Cash crop

Crop grown for sale/export

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Primate city

A country’s largest and most dominant city (e.g., Mexico City)

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Diego Rivera

Mexican muralist who painted workers and history

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Aztec

Empire in central Mexico conquered by Cortés

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PRI

Institutional Revolutionary Party; ruled Mexico for decades

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Archipelago

Group of islands

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Isthmus

Narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas

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Rio Grande

River forming U.S.–Mexico border

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Cordilleras

Parallel mountain ranges (Andes)

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Sustainable development

Growth balancing economy, society, and environment

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Lake Nicaragua

Largest lake in Central America

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Mercantilism

Colonial trade system benefiting the mother country

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Hernán Cortés

Conquered the Aztec Empire

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Francisco Pizarro

Conquered the Inca Empire

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Fidel Castro

Communist leader of Cuba after 1959

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Augusto Pinochet

Dictator of Chile (1973-1990)

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Rafael Trujillio

Dictator of the Dominican Republic (1930–1961)

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Inca

Andean civilization known for terraces and road systems

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Maya

Ancient civilization of southern Mexico and Central America

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Indigenous People’s Day vs. Columbus Day

Indigenous People’s Day honors native cultures; Columbus Day celebrates European exploration

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WHY? • Primary Reason: European countries, wished to find a direct trade route to Asia (China & India) and the East Indies. o Quicker and relatively more effective than land routes over Asia. • Secondary Reason: Empire expansion (land power) WHO? • Countries involved: Great Britain, France, Spain, the Dutch & Portugal. • Individuals’ knowns as Mercantilists believed that maintaining imperialized territory and colonizing the region could serve as a source of wealth, while personal motives by rulers, explorers, and missionaries could therefore promote their own agenda. o This agenda being “Glory, God and Gold”. Mercantilism • Mercantilism was a popular and main economic system for many European nations during the 16th to 18th centuries. • The main goal was to increase a nation’s wealth by promoting government rule of a nation’s economy for the purpose of enhancing state power at the expense of rival national power. • It was the economic counterpart of political absolutism. Why did mercantilists want colonies? • Mercantilists believed that a country must have an excess of exports over imports. • By colonizing territory, it provided the nation with indispensable wealth of precious raw materials. • Therefore, the claimed territory served as a market and supplier of raw materials for the mother country. Which, in time, provided an excess of exports for the nation and thus created wealth. o Development of Trading Companies to support this economic system. Hudson Bay Company – (1670). Controlled primarily North America. o Dutch East Indie Trading Company (1682) o East Indian Trading Company (1600) o Royal African Trade Company (1672) WHERE? • European nations begun to colonize the America, India and the East Indies to create a direct trade route. • Great Britain was the leading power in India, Australia and North America, South Africa. • Spain colonized central and South America. • French held Louisiana, coastal land of Africa and French Guinea. • The Dutch built an empire in the East Indies. • The Portuguese was able to take control of present-day Brazil and the southern tip of South America and Japan. Age of Colonialism • As countries started to imperialize these regions, eventually the concept of colonization took hold: • This is what makes the Age of Colonialism extremely different! End of Colonialism • By 1800, colonialism became less popular • Why? o Revolutions (Spain, France & American) o The Napoleonic Wars o Struggle for nationalism and democracy. o Exhausted all money and energy to supervise their colonies. Waiting to wake again • Imperialism would stay quiet for close to 50 years before Great Britain and France’s economies revitalized. • The outbreak of the Industrial Revolution only encouraged and revitalized European nations to begin their conquest for new territory and resources. Age of Imperialism THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA 1870-1914 Conditions Prior to Imperialism of Africa  European interest in exploiting Africa was minimal.  Their economic interests & profit in Africa primarily came through coastal trade that took place during the 1500-1700s.  The slave trade became the main source of European profit.  Furthermore, disease, political instability, lack of transportation and unpredictable climate all discouraged Europeans from seeking territory. 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Changing the World through a Nationalistic Vision • The French Revolution significantly changed the political world and how countries govern. • The Industrial Revolution significantly changed the economic world. • The Age of Imperialism (1870-1914) dramatically changed the political, economic, and social world. What is Imperialism? • Imperialism- The policy of extending the rule of authority of an empire or nation over foreign countries, or of acquiring and holding colonies and dependencies. Power and influence are done through diplomacy or military force. Reasons for Imperialism • There are 5 main motives for empires to seek to expand their rule over other countries or territories: 1. Exploratory • Imperial nations wanted to explore territory unknown to them. • The main purpose for this exploration of new lands was for resource acquisition, medical or scientific research. o Charles Darwin • Other reasons: o Cartography (map making) o Adventure 2. Ethnocentric • Europeans acted on the concept of ethnocentrism o Ethnocentrism- the belief that one race or nation is superior to others. • Ethnocentrism developed out of Charles Darwin’s “survival of the fittest” theory. Philosophers used the theory to explain why there were superior races and inferior races. o This became known as Social Darwinism. • Most imperial nations believed that their cultural values or beliefs were superior to other nations or groups. • Believed imperial conquest would bring successful culture to inferior people. 3. Religious • Imperial expansion promoted a religious movement of people setting out to convert new members of conquered territories. • With the belief that Christianity was superior, missionaries believed it was their duty to spread Christianity to the world. • Christian missionaries established churches, and in doing so, they spread Western culture values as well. • Typically, missionaries spread the imperial nation's language through education and religious interactions. 4. Political • Patriotism and Nationalism helped spur our imperial growth, thus creating competition against other supremacies. • It was a matter of national pride, respect, and security. • Furthermore, European rivalry spurred nations for imperial conquest. Since land equaled power, the more land a country could acquire the more prestige they could wield across the globe. • Empires wanted strategic territory to ensure access for their navies and armies around the world. • The empire believed they must expand, thus they needed to be defended. 5. Economic • With the Industrial Revolution taking place during the same time, governments and private companies contributed to find ways to maximize profits. • Imperialized countries provided European factories and markets with natural resources (old and new) to manufacture products. • Trading posts were strategically placed around imperialized countries to maximize and increase profits. o Such places as the Suez Canal in Egypt which was controlled by the British provided strategic choke hold over many European powers. o Imperial powers competed over the best potential locations for resources, markets, and trade. 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End of Colonialism • By 1800, colonialism became less popular • Why? o Revolutions (Spain, France & American) o The Napoleonic Wars o Struggle for nationalism and democracy. o Exhausted all money and energy to supervise their colonies. Waiting to wake again • Imperialism would stay quiet for close to 50 years before Great Britain and France’s economies revitalized. • The outbreak of the Industrial Revolution only encouraged and revitalized European nations to begin their conquest for new territory and resources. Age of Imperialism THE SCRAMBLE FOR AFRICA 1870-1914 Conditions Prior to Imperialism of Africa  European interest in exploiting Africa was minimal.  Their economic interests & profit in Africa primarily came through coastal trade that took place during the 1500-1700s.  The slave trade became the main source of European profit.  Furthermore, disease, political instability, lack of transportation and unpredictable climate all discouraged Europeans from seeking territory. Slave Trade & the Trans-Atlantic Slave Voyages  Forced labor was not uncommon during the 13-17th Centuries. Africans and Europeans had been trading goods and people across the Mediteranea for centuries.  This all changed from 1526 to 1867, as a new system of slavery was introduced that became highly “commercialized, racialized and inherited”  By 1690, the America and West Indies saw approximately 30,000 African people shipped from Africa. A century later, that number grew to 85,000 people per year.  By 1867, approximately 12.5 million people (about twice the population of Arizona) left Africa in a slave ship. What Changed? 1. End of the Slave Trade- Left a need for trade between Europe and Africa. 2. Innovation in technology- The steam engine and iron hulled boats allowed Europe 3. Discovery of new raw materials- Explorers located vast raw materials and resources and this only spurred imperialism with Europe in the wake of the Industrial Revolution. 4. Politics- Unification of Germany and Italy left little room to expand in Europe. Germany and Italy both needed raw materials to “catch up” with Britain and France so they looked to Africa. The Scramble for Africa  The scramble started in 1870.  Although some coastal land had previously been acquired before 1870, the need for territory quickly accelerated as European countries looked t get deeper into Africa.  Within 20 years, nearly all continents were placed under imperialistic rule. Who was Involved?  Great Britain  France  Germany  Italy  Portugal  Belgium  Spain (kind) Violent Affairs  Violence broke out multiple times when European nations looked to claim the same territory.  Germ Chancellor. Otto van Bismarck. Attempted to avert the possibility of violence against the European powers.  In 1884, Bismarck organized a conference in Berlin for the European nations. The Berlin Conference (1884-85)  The conference looked to set ground rules for future annexation of African territory by European Nations.  Annexation is the forcible acquisition and assertion of legal title over one state’s territory by another state, usually following military occupation of the territory.  From a distant perspective, it looked like it would reduce tensions among European nations and avert war.  At the heart of the meeting, these European countries negotiated their claims to African territory, made it official and then mapped their regions.  Furthermore, the leaders agreed to allow free trade among imperialized territory and some homework for negotiating future European claims in Africa was established. Further Path  After the conference, european powers continued to expand their claims in Africa so that by 1900. 90% of the African territory had been claimed. A Turn towards Colonization?  Upon the imperialization of African territory, European nations and little interest in African land unless it produced economic wealth.  Therefore, European governments put little effort and expertise into these imperialized regions.  In most cases, this emat a form of indirect rule. Thus, governing the natin without sufficient settlement and government from within the mother country. Some Exceptions  There were some exemptions through in Africa as colonization was a necessary for some regions i n Africa.  Some regions where diamonds and gold were present. Government looked to protectorate the regions and establish rule and settlement in the regions.  Protectorates: A state controlled and protected by another state for defense against aggression and other law violations. Would  Some examples include South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Congo. 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