Head south by land or water, to Middle America. Enjoy a beautiful region of shimmering seas, steep mountain ranges, green rainforests, and diverse peoples. Middle America is an ancient land that was once home to great civilizations. It is a region that is still growing today. When the first Europeans arrived in Middle America, they wanted to cash in on the region’s riches. Today, natural resources still play an important role in the lives of Middle Americans.
Summarize the causes and effects of the Agricultural Revolution in Mesoamerica.
Compare the accomplishments of the Olmec and Zapotec.
Identify the Maya’s main accomplishments.
Describe how the Aztec built an empire.
Analyze how Aztec society was organized.
Explain how the city of Tenochtitlan reflected Aztec accomplishments.
Explain why the Spanish explored Middle America.
Discuss how exploration led to conquest, and how conquest affected the people of the region.
Describe how Spanish colonization shaped life in New Spain.
Explain why Mexico and Central America sought independence.
Describe the challenges countries in the region faced after independence.
Analyze how the shift toward democracy changed the region.
Discuss how European colonization and the slave trade shaped the Caribbean.
Identify the forces that have shaped the Caribbean since the era of colonization.
Explain how the Cuban Revolution affected Cuba.
Discuss how European colonization and the slave trade shaped the Caribbean.
Identify the forces that have shaped the Caribbean since the era of colonization.
Explain how the Cuban Revolution affected Cuba.
Identify how environmental issues affect the Caribbean islands.
Describe the region’s peoples and cultures.
Contrast the systems of government and economy in Cuba with those in other countries in the region.
Describe the environmental challenges facing the region.
Analyze how people in the region are responding to economic challenges.
Describe the social challenges faced by the region.