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Latin America’s Poverty, Drugs, and Migration and Economic Growth
Latin America’s Poverty, Drugs, and Migration and Economic Growth
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Explain how the literacy rate ties into a country’s standard of living.
More education=more money=better lifestyle
Citizens can write their name, so they can sign a check
People can write enough to fill out a job application
If you have more education, employers are obligated to pay you more
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Why are many Latin Americans living in a cycle of poverty that they cannot escape?
Lack of affordable housing
Corrupt politicans
Limited resources, jobs, education, healthcare are available to them
The Cartels
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Write a statement that describes the relationship between a country’s investment in capital goods and its GDP:
A country does nothing and it's GDP stays the same
When a country invests heavily in capital goods=the country has a high GDP
A country invests in its factory workers=they produce better capital goods
A country doesn't invest in its capital goods and causes its GDP to plummet
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Cuba’s literacy rate is 99%. What does this mean?
99% of Cubans are knowledgeable in classic literature and poetry
99% of Cuba's population has attended college
99% of adults in Cuba can read and write
99% of Cuban citizens graduated high school
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What have Brazil and Mexico done to help the poverty problem in their countries?
Gave every citizen a stimulus check
Made rent cheaper
Made investments in human capital
Increased the GDP
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What is the War on Drugs?
US government attempt at stopping drug trade by going after suppliers
Warfare that is fought with drugs and narcotics
The government mandating that everyone must be involved in the drug trade
The corrupt politicians vs. the drug dealers
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What is the total value of goods and services produced in one year is called?
Total Value Product
Gross Domestic Product
Natural Resources
Human Capital
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Starting a new business in Brazil and Cuba is easier or harder than the world average?
Easier
Harder
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How has poverty led to migration out of the region?
Many families leave to find better jobs in other places (like the US)
Many families leave to afford better food in other countries
Some families move to other places to reunite with their family members
They want to share their culture with other countries
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What are some reasons why Latin Americans migrate to the US?
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Lack of jobs, lack of education opportunities, in search of a better life
National landmarks, historical sites, and Disney World
Welcoming government, prosperous economy, and better food supply
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Exporting forest products is important to which country’s economy?
Brazil
Mexico
Cuba
United States
12
What does the term “poverty” mean?
You are able to afford ALL of your basic needs
It's the state of being extremely poor & not being able to meet basic needs
You can buy SOME of your basic needs
Middle class
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When a country invests in new machinery, technology, and factories, it is increasing its:
Gross Domestic Product
Capital goods
Human capital
Factory and product efficiency
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How has poverty led to drug problems in the region?
The politicians encourage people to invest in the drug trade
People sell drugs to make money to provide for their families
Some people would rather spend their money on drugs than basic needs
Drugs are more affordable than food or housing
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How do Americans feel about Latin American immigration?
Some want them to serve in the military
Everyone wants them to remain in the U.S. to vote
Some want them deported, while others benefit from their labor
Everyone wants them deported
