23-24 North and Latin America

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English is the second most common language spoken in the world. This is a result of ___________.

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Culture Diffusion

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What are some positives of globalization?

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Increased standard of living, Cheap electronics, Information is easy to access and it travels quickly (internet and social media)

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Restriction of a culture from outside cultural influences, or the tendency for two cultures to become more different and distinct over time

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cultural divergence

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In the late 19th century, how did the growth of industry affect American society?

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The percentage of Americans living in urban areas increased.

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During the period from 1880 to 1920, the majority of immigrants to the United States settled in urban areas in the North. What was the primary reason for this trend?

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Rapid industrialization created many job opportunities.

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What is the movement of people from farms to cities?

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Urbanization

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To reach the Pacific Coast from the Atlantic Coast of the United States, travelers could go either on a long overland journey or on an ocean trip around South America. A waterway was created in 1914 to shorten this journey called the -

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Panama Canal

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What type of government did Castro create in Cuba?

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Totalitarian Dictatorship (Communist)

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Which of the following factors best explains the architecture, language, and religion in Latin America?
Colonization by Spain, A lack of trade and travel routes in the area, Radio and TV were introduced, Migration patterns of Native Americans

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Colonization by Spain

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What is a dictatorship?

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When a country is fully controlled by one leader.