Isthmus

Bauxite

Ring of Fire

Mexico and Central America are found in the ring of fire. What is something that happens because of this?

Greater Antilles

Why is Mexico City one of the largest cities in Latin America?

- Colonialism

Even though they were vastly outnumbered, how did the Spanish conquer the Aztecs?

What was the Columbian Exchange?

Examples:

How do the languages of Central American and Caribbean Island countries reflect their colonial history?

How did economic colonialism continue to affect the nations of Central America and the Caribbean after they gained independence?

- Economic colonialism

What positive and negative effects has NAFTA had on Mexico? (Use your MIA homework to help you with this question).

Pretend you are a political leader in Mexico City:
1pt - What issue or problem would be top on your priority list to fix?
1pt – Explain why this issue or problem is your top priority.
1pt – What would you do to help or fix this problem?