Latin America: Poverty, War on Drugs, Migration Slides

Open Ended

How would you describe "living in poverty"?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes poverty in Latin America?

• Poverty is only about not having enough money.

• Poverty in Latin America is caused by limited resources, jobs, education, and healthcare.

• Poverty is a temporary condition for most Latin Americans.

• Poverty does not affect access to food, clothing, and shelter.

Poll

Who do you think is heavily to blame for Latin American poverty?

• The United States

• Latin American governments

• The Cartel

• The citizens

Open Ended

What are some things the Latin American governments should invest in to help combat poverty?

Multiple Choice

What is the main idea presented about wealth distribution in Latin America?

• Wealth is equally distributed among all people.

• Most people are poor while a few are wealthy.

• Everyone in Latin America lives in poverty.

• There is no poverty in Latin America.

Open Ended

If you lived in Latin America, how would you escape poverty?

Open Ended

What are some ways families in Latin America try to escape the cycle of poverty, according to the information provided?

Open Ended

What are examples of public assistance you can receive in America to help combat poverty that isn't offered in Latin America?

Poll

Should drugs have a place in the world?

• Yes

• No

Open Ended

How does increased drug presence in an area increase violence?

Multiple Choice

Why have many small farmers in the Andean region started growing coca plants?

• To escape poverty

• To increase food production

• To support local traditions

• To improve soil quality

Open Ended

How did beginning the "War on Drugs" increase the amount of violence to an area?

Multiple Choice

What is the primary focus of the 'War on Drugs'?

• Seizing illegal drugs and destroying drug production sites

• Negotiating with drug cartels

• Providing economic aid to farmers

• Promoting drug legalization

Multiple Choice

What is one major challenge faced by governments in their efforts to combat drug cartels, as shown in the images and text?

• Cartels move to new areas when confronted

• Cartels surrender peacefully

• Cartels cooperate with authorities

• Cartels stop trading drugs voluntarily

Open Ended

How does increased violence to an area hurt the local economy?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are impacts of the War on Drugs in Latin America?

• Increased violence

• Slowed economic development

• Improved living conditions

• Disappearance of tens of thousands of people

Open Ended

Do you think the immigration laws of America should be the same, more or less strict?

Open Ended

How could Latin America help keep their people from wanting to emigrate?

Multiple Choice

If Latin America has a lack of skilled workers, which of these should the government invest in?

• Natural Resources

• Capital Goods

• Trade Barriers

• Human Capital

Poll

Which opinion do you think is more accurate?

• Stronger border control/deportation laws

• Weaker border control/deportation laws

• Things should stay the same

Open Ended

How do you think poverty and the War on Drugs are connected to migration in Latin America?