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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What would be an accurate title for the list below?

• Factors that Increase the Standard of Living in Latin America
• Factors that Lead to Low Unemployment Rates in Latin America
• Factors that Contribute to the Cycle of Poverty in Latin America
• Factors that Lead to Equal Distribution of Wealth in Latin America

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

• True
• False

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

• It eliminated the region's drug problem.
• It boosted the region's economy.
• It further slowed economic development and opportunities in the region.
• It created more jobs in the region.

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