Modern Issues In Latin America

What picture do you think represents poverty in Latin America?

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Why are many Latin Americans living in a cycle of poverty?

• Limited resources

• lack of jobs

• lack of education

• all of the above

What is a major region known for drug farming and trafficking?

• Andean region

• Sierra Madre region

• Dominican Republic Region

• Central America region

What was the War on Drugs?

• Battle over bringing drugs into Latin America

• Fighting about drugs to ship to the U.S.

• The US attempt to stop illegal drug trade by going after suppliers in Latin America

What are some reasons why the War on drugs was so difficult in certain areas of Latin America?

• Rural location of farms

• Corrupt politicians, violent cartels

• None of the above

• A & B only

What impact did the war on drugs have on Latin America?

• Created cartels

• Rid the region of most of its drug problem

• Decreased drugs being exported from the region

Which of the following is true of the population of Central America?

• Most of the people of Central America are poor farmers who have little political power.

• Most of the people of Central America are office workers and considered middle class.

• Most of the people of Central America earn comfortable wages from working factory jobs.

• Most of the people of Central America live in cities and are employed in service industries.

Which of the following is NOT a cause of poverty?

• lack of access to education

• high rates of unemployment

• lack of economic opportunities

• high levels of entrepreneurship

Which of the following best shows an example of "rural"?

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Which of the following best describes "Andean" countries?

• countries in South America like Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Argentina

• the 5 major emerging economies in South America

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• countries located along the Andes mountain range of South America