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Latin America Became the Focus of World Attention

Latin America Became the Focus of World Attention . Chapter 31 Pages 830-849.

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Latin America Became the Focus of World Attention

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  1. Latin America Became the Focus of World Attention Chapter 31 Pages 830-849

  2. East vs. West Suppose the western hemisphere formed a common market.1. What forces might led to a union of western hemisphere nations?2. What forces might interfere with this union?3. Do you think this union would be a good idea? Why or Why not?

  3. East vs. West • What forces might led to a union of western hemisphere nations? • Geography, friendly relations , complementary needs 2. What forces might interfere with this union? • Suspicion of US dominance, ties of Latin American countries with other 3rd world countries, cultural differences 3. Do you think this union would be a good idea? Why or Why not? • Special trade privileges for members of the union might influence trade with other countriesHow the Us might be affected by ready access to such products as Mexican and Venezuelan oil How the countries would react to this easy access of the US to their natural resources

  4. Objectives • Summarize the changes over the recent decades that have led to political conflict in Latin America • Name 3 problems Latin American nations face today • Describe industrialization and recent economic developments in Latin America • Outline the political courses taken by Mexico and central America since WWII • Describe the revolution and the emergence of Fidel Castro in Cuba as well as other political events that have shaken the Caribbean region in recent decades • ID Puerto Rico’s unique relationship with the US • Outline the events that have occurred in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru and Colombia in recent decades

  5. Latin America after WWII • Population increases rapidly • Cities grew dramatically • Women, labor, and lower classes become important political forces • Latin American nations attempted to reduce imports and took steps towards economic cooperation

  6. Mexico • One of the most politically stable countries in Latin America • Mexico did face economic problems • Many Mexicans fled illegally to US seeking jobs • This migration greatly strained US-Mexican relations

  7. Nicaragua/Cuba • 1979 revolution brought on by Marxist regime • Peace will remain elusive for many central American countries • Economic and political problems continue to plague the region • Revolution in Cuba sets up Castro and Communist government • 1962 the Soviet aid Cuba led to confrontation between US and Soviets • Castro tries to export revolution to other Caribbean nations who continued to experience political, economic and social unrest • Problems facing countries of S America Economic, civilian and military dictatorships, revolutions and drug trade

  8. Do Now On the “Right Side” of your notebook define the following terms: multinational corporation and import substitution On the “Left Side” choose on of the words and d a frayer model

  9. “Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable”John F Kennedy • Interpret this quote Kennedy supported moderate efforts to improve the quality of life for all people Moderates should take such action before radicals succeed in disrupting peace and world order • Do you agree of disagree with Kennedy's view? Support your answers with details • Study the picture on page 832 • Pick out the main evidence of poverty in the photo and the main evidence of wealth in the photo. Shanty housing large modern buildings • What problems might be created when poverty and wealth exist side by side?

  10. Political conflicts shook many Latin American Nations (pgs. 831-836) • After WWII, many countries of Latin America experienced many changes • Rapid growth in population • Discovery of petroleum products and other resources • Rapid industrialization • All these factors made Latin America a focus of world attention • Many of these changes led to social and political unrest • These changes also led to severe economic problems

  11. Practice • Read 31.1 pgs 831-836 • Notes at least one page pgs 831-836 • Profile Wks 31

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