What would be an accurate title for the list below?

Factors that Contribute to the Cycle of Poverty in Latin America

Factors that Increase the Standard of Living in Latin America

Factors that Lead to Low Unemployment Rates in Latin America

Factors that Lead to Equal Distribution of Wealth in Latin America

What impact did the War on Drugs have on Latin America?

It further slowed economic development and opportunities in the region.

It eliminated the region's drug problem.

It boosted the region's economy.

It created more jobs in the region.

What was an immediate impact of the Cuban Revolution?

People loyal to Batista were exiled, jailed, or executed.

Castro’s government was progressive (at first) and improved healthcare and education programs.

Civil rights and personal freedoms were restricted.

What almost caused a nuclear war between the United States and the Soviet Union?

Castro allowed the Soviet Union to place long-range missiles in Cuba.

Kennedy did not like the leader of the Soviet Union.

The Soviet Union wanted to show the Cubans that they were strong friends.

The United States wanted the sugar cane crop that the Soviet Union was buying from Cuba.

Which statement shows how the relationship between Cuba and the United States is improving today?

Some travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba have been lifted.

A U.S. president visited Cuba for the first time in 88 years.

Embassies have been opened in both countries.

The Cuban Revolution had a major affect on the relationship that Cuba had with the United States. How did the Cuban Revolution affect the United States?

The Cuban revolution caused an increase in American's fear of communist aggression.

The Cuban revolution caused Americans to distrust their government.

The Cuban Revolution improved trade between the United States and Cuba.

The Cuban Revolution ended the conflict between the United States and Cuba.

Fidel Castro defeated Batista. This was the major event of the Cuban Revolution. What was one major result of the Cuban Revolution of the 1950s?

The new Cuban government embraced communism, hurting relations between the United States and Cuba.

The new Cuban government encouraged industrialization, leading to rapid economic growth.

The new Cuban government established a market economy, causing skilled workers to immigrate to Cuba.

The new Cuban government imposed democratic reforms, giving its citizens new political freedoms.

What was one of the immediate things to take place after the Cuban Revolution?

The Cuban government seized private property and nationalized it.

The Cuban government entered into an alliance with the US government.

The Cuban government forced all citizens of other countries to leave Cuba.

The Cuban government seized the US naval base in Cuba and all of its weapons

being able to travel to different countries

It means they set up a trade barrier

What long-term impact did the Cuban Revolution have on Cuba's economy?

All trade between the United States and Cuba stopped for over half a century

Many citizens from the United States began investing in Cuba

Cuba became the fastest-growing economy in the region for several decades.

Cuba became the leading exporter of sugar to the United States.

Did the US Citizens with investments in Cuba support the new Cuban government after the Cuban Revolution? Why or why not?

They were opposed to the new government because the Cuban government took over private property in Cuba including the property that the US owned.

They supported the new government because the previous dictator was very unpopular and US citizens wanted Cuban citizens to enjoy free democracy.

They were opposed to the new government because Cuba had nuclear missiles and the people in the US would use it on them.

They supported the new government because the previous government taxed US sugar at a higher rate and they hoped the new government would reduce taxes.

How has US-Cuba immigration policy changed as of January 2017?

Cubans can no longer immigrate to the United States without a visa.

The United States no longer allows its citizens to immigrate to Cuba.

Cuba no longer allows its immigrate to the United States.

The US government will not accept any Cuban immigrants.

As a result of the Cuban Revolution, the government of Cuba changed from

one kind of dictatorship to another

one kind of republic to another

How did the relationship between the United States and Cuba change during President Obama's time in office? Select all that apply.

US businesses were allowed to trade more with Cuba.

Each country opened an embassy in the other's capital.

The countries became close military allies.

Cuba requested US help to reform its government

The countries fought in battle for the first time in decades.

How did the relationship between Cuba and the United States change during Barack Obama's presidency?

Diplomatic relations between the countries improved.

The countries entered into a military alliance.

The countries entered into a free trade agreement.

Diplomatic relations between the countries were severed.

What is the result of the war on drugs and lack of economic opportunities in Latin America?

Many Latinos have emigrated to the U.S. in search of safer living conditions and stabler work environments.

Latin American populations have expanded due to the large amounts of Drug Cartels.

Latin American Politcians have become famous for defeating the Drug Cartels.

Latin American Human Capital has improved because of the amount of people acquiring more education to move out of Latin America.

Which of the following is the main cause for the rampant poverty throughout Latin America?

There are not enough citizens to fill its employment needs.

A lack of good health care hinders citizens from working.

Literacy rates are the highest on Earth.

A lack of high-quality, high-skill employment opportunities.

The illegal smuggling of people or products (especially drugs or weapons)

any controlled, non-medicinal substance (especially drugs)

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Who took control of Cuba's government in 1959?

Fidel Castro

Raul Castro

John F. Kennedy

Fulgencio Batista

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Cuba's relationship with the United States was strained after the country created an alliance with ___________.

the United Kingdom

the Soviet Union

Brazil

Mexico

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In order to escape the cycle of poverty, many Latin Americans have

migrated to the United States.

enrolled in college education courses.

moved to big cities to find better paying jobs.

joined gold mining operations in the Amazon Rainforest.

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Latin America faces which issues?

poverty

migration to the United States

the war on drugs

All of the above.

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What is limited in many parts of Latin America?

education

jobs

resources

All of the above.

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Which statement is correct regarding the region circled on the map of South America?

The region’s farmers have started growing tobacco in order to provide for their families.

The region is a major area for farming, manufacturing, and trafficking illegal drugs like cocaine.

The region has made great gains against its poverty problem by investing in capital goods.

The region has an equal distribution of wealth and most people have a high income.

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Why has the War on Drugs been so unsuccessful in some areas of Latin America?

Government corruption

Cartels keep moving

Brutal violence

All of the above.

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Who took control of Cuba's government in 1959?

Cuba's relationship with the United States was strained after the country created an alliance with ___________.

In order to escape the cycle of poverty, many Latin Americans have

Latin America faces which issues?

What is limited in many parts of Latin America?

Which statement is correct regarding the region circled on the map of South America?

Why has the War on Drugs been so unsuccessful in some areas of Latin America?

What would be an accurate title for the list below?

Tens of thousands of Latin Americans have been murdered or have disappeared in connection to drug-related violence.

What impact did the War on Drugs have on Latin America?

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