NAFTA (done)

NAFTA is an agreement between all of the following countries EXCEPT

• United States
• Mexico
• Great Britain
• Canada

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Free trade means 

• the countries use the same currency
• No trade barriers
• there is a quota on some goods
• trade is quick and easy

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NAFTA was signed by the three countries in 

• 2004
• 1984
• 1994
• 2014

What is the purpose of NAFTA?

• To increase trade between all countries
• To help Canada become a more independent nation
• To eliminate the environmental issues between the nations involved

As a result of NAFTA, many US manufacturers moved to Mexico where employees were cheaper and environmental standards were lower.

• True
• False

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What type of jobs were affected by NAFTA in the US, and were lost in massive numbers?

• Manufacturing 
• Service 
• Tech
• Jobs that required a college degree

What does NAFTA stand for?

• North American Federation Trading Act

• North America Fur Trade Agreement

• North America Free Trade Agreement

• Northern Africa Free Trade Act

Which countries are included in the NAFTA deal? (Select all that apply)

• Mexico

• USA

• Alaska

• Canada

• Greenland

After reading about the following impact of NAFTA, decide if it is more positive or negative.

It opened up new opportunities.

NAFTA has opened up new opportunities for small-mid-size businesses to establish a name for themselves, whether in the US or in Mexico. This means that smaller firms can finally build and maintain offices in Mexico. And with the abolishment of tariffs, it has now become less expensive for smaller entities to try their luck in the Latin-speaking nation.

• Positive

• Negative

After reading about the following impact of NAFTA, decide if it is more positive or negative.

It exploited maquiladora (Mexican factory) workers.

US-owned companies took in Mexican workers near the border to assemble products for export to the US at a very minimal wage. However, these workers were not given labor rights or health benefits. On top of that, they were made to work for more than 12 hours a day.

• Positive

• Negative