What is the correct information for Caption A of the trade pattern below?

Enslaved people are brought to the Americas.

What happened to many of the indigenous people of Latin America after the arrival of Europeans?

They were killed by European diseases like smallpox.

After decimating the indigenous population, where did Europeans look to find another cheap labor source?

Enslaved people from West Africa

Under Castro, what happened to Cubans who complained or protested against the government?

They were typically thrown in jail or worse.

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

It is a major area for farming and trafficking illegal drugs.

What is one effect of slavery that influences Latin America today?

Many Latin Americans have ancestors from Africa.

Why was the United States involved in the war on drugs in Latin America?

The US desired to reduce the use of drugs in the US.

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.

Why did European colonists choose Africans for a labor source for their plantations and mines?

The previous labor force had been destroyed due to European diseases.

What are drug cartels?

Criminals who rule communities to sell illegal drugs.

What would be an accurate title for the list below?

Factors that Contribute to the Cycle of Poverty in Latin America

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

It further slowed economic development and opportunities in the region.

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SS6H1 Explain conflict and change in Latin America. a. Describe the influence of African slavery on the development of the Americas. b. Describe the influence of the Spanish and the Portuguese on the language and religions. c. Explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution.

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1
What is the correct information for Caption A of the trade pattern below?
Guns and ammunition are brought to the Americas.
Raw goods such as sugar and cotton are brought to the Americas.
Enslaved people are brought to the Americas.
Livestock such as horses and pigs are brought to the Americas.
2
What happened to many of the indigenous people of Latin America after the arrival of Europeans?
They fled and escaped to other countries.
They became landlords on the plantations.
Both groups lived together peacefully.
They were killed by European diseases like smallpox.
3
In order to escape the cycle of poverty, many Latin Americans have....
Moved to big cities to find better paying jobs
Joined gold mining operations in the Amazon Rainforest
Enrolled in college education courses
Migrated to the United States
4
After decimating the indigenous population, where did Europeans look to find another cheap labor source?
Enslaved people from West Africa
Peasants from Spain and Portugal
Indigenous people of Australia
Settlers that came from Europe
5
In 1960, Fidel Castro set up a Communist government in which country?
The country at Letter C
The country at Letter B
The country at Letter D
The country at Letter A
6
Under Castro, what happened to Cubans who complained or protested against the government?
They were exiled to another country.
They were typically thrown in jail or worse.
Nothing because they had freedom of speech.
They were immediately killed.
7
President Kennedy placed which trade barrier on Cuba?
Tariff
Quota
Embargo
Physical trade barrier
8
Which statement is correct regarding the region circled on the map of South America?
Farmers have started growing tobacco to provide for their families.
It is a major area for farming and trafficking illegal drugs.
It has made gains against poverty by investing in capital goods.
It has an equal distribution of wealth and most people have a high income.
9
Which two European countries contributed most to the languages and religion of Latin America today?
Spain and France
Portugal and Germany
Spain and England
Spain and Portugal
10
Why has the War on Drugs been so unsuccessful in some areas of Latin America?
Government corruption
All of the above
Brutal violence
Cartels keep moving
11
What is one effect of slavery that influences Latin America today?
The people of Latin America accept slavery as part of their lives.
Many Latin Americans have ancestors from Africa.
Latin America has no people with ancestors from Africa.
Slavery still exists in most Latin American countries.
12
In order to reduce poverty, some governments in Latin America have increased investments in ________.
Human Capital
Entrepreneurship
Capital Goods
Natural Resources
13
Why was the United States involved in the war on drugs in Latin America?
The US benefitted from the sale of drugs.
The US desired to expedite the sale of drugs.
The US desired to reduce the use of drugs in the US.
The US is part of NAFTA.
14
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.
The US wanted the sugar cane crop the Soviet Union was buying from Cuba.
The Soviet Union wanted to show the Cubans that they were friends.
Kennedy did not like the leader of the Soviet Union.
15
Cuba's relationship with the United States was strained after the country created an alliance with ___________.
Soviet Union
Brazil
United Kingdom
Mexico
16
What is the most common religion throughout Latin America today?
Protestantism
Islam
Catholicism
Judaism
17
The pattern of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas that included the enslavement of people:
Trans-Pacific Slave Trade
African Exchange Triangle
Triangle Trade
Columbian Exchange
18
Why did European colonists choose Africans for a labor source for their plantations and mines?
Indigenous workers did not know how to do farm and mining work.
Settlers from Europe did not know how to operate large plantations.
The previous labor force had been destroyed due to European diseases.
Africans were not afraid to work in the deep pits of silver mines.
19
What are drug cartels?
Criminals in jail for selling illegal drugs.
Official police fighting the war on drugs.
Vehicles used to transport illegal drugs.
Criminals who rule communities to sell illegal drugs.
20
What would be an accurate title for the list below?
Factors that Lead to Equal Distribution of Wealth in Latin America
Factors that Contribute to the Cycle of Poverty in Latin America
Factors that Lead to Low Unemployment Rates in Latin America
Factors that Increase the Standard of Living in Latin America
21
Who took control of Cuba's government in 1959?
John F. Kennedy
Fulgencio Batista
Fidel Castro
Raul Castro
22
What is an appropriate title for the list below?
The U.S.-Cuba Trade Embargo
The Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cold War
23
What is limited in many parts of Latin America?
All of the above
Education
Jobs
Natural Resources
24
What impact did the War on Drugs have on Latin America?
It further slowed economic development and opportunities in the region.
It boosted the region's economy.
It created more jobs in the region.
It eliminated the region's drug problem.
25
What was an immediate impact of the Cuban Revolution?
People loyal to Batista were exiled, jailed, or executed.
Civil rights and personal freedoms were restricted.
Castro’s government was progressive (at first) and improved healthcare.
All of the above.
26
Latin America faces which issues?
The war on drugs
Poverty
All of the above
Migration to the United States
27
People who protested Castro’s regime were exiled, imprisoned, or executed. Where did Cubans flee in order to escape?
Australia
United States
United Kingdom
Soviet Union
28
Other than Spanish and Portuguese colonists, which group had the biggest influence on the Latin America?
African enslaved people
Canadian fur traders
American plantation owners
German explorers
29
In which Latin American country would you most likely hear Portuguese being spoken today?
The country at letter B
The country at letter D
The country at letter C
The country at letter A
30
Which statement shows how the relationship between Cuba and the United States is improving today?
Embassies have been opened in both countries.
A U.S. president visited Cuba for the first time in 88 years.
Some travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba have been lifted.
All of the above.

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1
What is the correct information for Caption A of the trade pattern below?
Guns and ammunition are brought to the Americas.
Raw goods such as sugar and cotton are brought to the Americas.
Enslaved people are brought to the Americas.
Livestock such as horses and pigs are brought to the Americas.
2
What happened to many of the indigenous people of Latin America after the arrival of Europeans?
They fled and escaped to other countries.
They became landlords on the plantations.
Both groups lived together peacefully.
They were killed by European diseases like smallpox.
3
In order to escape the cycle of poverty, many Latin Americans have....
Moved to big cities to find better paying jobs
Joined gold mining operations in the Amazon Rainforest
Enrolled in college education courses
Migrated to the United States
4
After decimating the indigenous population, where did Europeans look to find another cheap labor source?
Enslaved people from West Africa
Peasants from Spain and Portugal
Indigenous people of Australia
Settlers that came from Europe
5
In 1960, Fidel Castro set up a Communist government in which country?
The country at Letter C
The country at Letter B
The country at Letter D
The country at Letter A
6
Under Castro, what happened to Cubans who complained or protested against the government?
They were exiled to another country.
They were typically thrown in jail or worse.
Nothing because they had freedom of speech.
They were immediately killed.
7
President Kennedy placed which trade barrier on Cuba?
Tariff
Quota
Embargo
Physical trade barrier
8
Which statement is correct regarding the region circled on the map of South America?
Farmers have started growing tobacco to provide for their families.
It is a major area for farming and trafficking illegal drugs.
It has made gains against poverty by investing in capital goods.
It has an equal distribution of wealth and most people have a high income.
9
Which two European countries contributed most to the languages and religion of Latin America today?
Spain and France
Portugal and Germany
Spain and England
Spain and Portugal
10
Why has the War on Drugs been so unsuccessful in some areas of Latin America?
Government corruption
All of the above
Brutal violence
Cartels keep moving
11
What is one effect of slavery that influences Latin America today?
The people of Latin America accept slavery as part of their lives.
Many Latin Americans have ancestors from Africa.
Latin America has no people with ancestors from Africa.
Slavery still exists in most Latin American countries.
12
In order to reduce poverty, some governments in Latin America have increased investments in ________.
Human Capital
Entrepreneurship
Capital Goods
Natural Resources
13
Why was the United States involved in the war on drugs in Latin America?
The US benefitted from the sale of drugs.
The US desired to expedite the sale of drugs.
The US desired to reduce the use of drugs in the US.
The US is part of NAFTA.
14
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.
The US wanted the sugar cane crop the Soviet Union was buying from Cuba.
The Soviet Union wanted to show the Cubans that they were friends.
Kennedy did not like the leader of the Soviet Union.
15
Cuba's relationship with the United States was strained after the country created an alliance with ___________.
Soviet Union
Brazil
United Kingdom
Mexico
16
What is the most common religion throughout Latin America today?
Protestantism
Islam
Catholicism
Judaism
17
The pattern of trade between Europe, Africa, and the Americas that included the enslavement of people:
Trans-Pacific Slave Trade
African Exchange Triangle
Triangle Trade
Columbian Exchange
18
Why did European colonists choose Africans for a labor source for their plantations and mines?
Indigenous workers did not know how to do farm and mining work.
Settlers from Europe did not know how to operate large plantations.
The previous labor force had been destroyed due to European diseases.
Africans were not afraid to work in the deep pits of silver mines.
19
What are drug cartels?
Criminals in jail for selling illegal drugs.
Official police fighting the war on drugs.
Vehicles used to transport illegal drugs.
Criminals who rule communities to sell illegal drugs.
20
What would be an accurate title for the list below?
Factors that Lead to Equal Distribution of Wealth in Latin America
Factors that Contribute to the Cycle of Poverty in Latin America
Factors that Lead to Low Unemployment Rates in Latin America
Factors that Increase the Standard of Living in Latin America
21
Who took control of Cuba's government in 1959?
John F. Kennedy
Fulgencio Batista
Fidel Castro
Raul Castro
22
What is an appropriate title for the list below?
The U.S.-Cuba Trade Embargo
The Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cold War
23
What is limited in many parts of Latin America?
All of the above
Education
Jobs
Natural Resources
24
What impact did the War on Drugs have on Latin America?
It further slowed economic development and opportunities in the region.
It boosted the region's economy.
It created more jobs in the region.
It eliminated the region's drug problem.
25
What was an immediate impact of the Cuban Revolution?
People loyal to Batista were exiled, jailed, or executed.
Civil rights and personal freedoms were restricted.
Castro’s government was progressive (at first) and improved healthcare.
All of the above.
26
Latin America faces which issues?
The war on drugs
Poverty
All of the above
Migration to the United States
27
People who protested Castro’s regime were exiled, imprisoned, or executed. Where did Cubans flee in order to escape?
Australia
United States
United Kingdom
Soviet Union
28
Other than Spanish and Portuguese colonists, which group had the biggest influence on the Latin America?
African enslaved people
Canadian fur traders
American plantation owners
German explorers
29
In which Latin American country would you most likely hear Portuguese being spoken today?
The country at letter B
The country at letter D
The country at letter C
The country at letter A
30
Which statement shows how the relationship between Cuba and the United States is improving today?
Embassies have been opened in both countries.
A U.S. president visited Cuba for the first time in 88 years.
Some travel restrictions between the U.S. and Cuba have been lifted.
All of the above.