PDF-Latin America Initiative

EXECUTIVE SUMMARYKey FindingsBrazil is one of the most violent countries in the world with a national homicide rate of 271 per 100000 inhabitants A large part of this violence and criminality can b. Nora Lustig. Tulane University. New Challenges for Growth and Productivity. The Growth Dialogue – G24. Washington, DC -- September 25, 2013. 1. Inequality in Latin America is high…. . …but declining since around 2000. All are great fun, a chance to sample local merchandise, and unrivaled opportunities see the magnificent kaleidoscope of the colors, cuisines and customs of Latin American culture on display. . Blue Team will create our own Latin American Festival in the Cafeteria on Friday Jan. 17. APSU. Why Study Latin America. Because it matters: . Latin . American countries have been our allies, our enemies, and our trading partners. The history, politics and economics of the United States is entangled with Latin America and increasingly our culture is being shaped by influences from countries south of the border. . Dr. Chris Busey. Assistant Professor of Middle Level & Social Studies Education. Texas State University. Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Agenda. Critical Thinking Through Maps. Analyzing Music for Afro-Latin Themes. Steen Fryba . Christensen, presentation at workshop, Nov. 19. th. 2015:. . New Trends in China – Latin America Relations. George Washington . University. , . Elliot School of International Relations. by: Brianna green, Tianna Dismuke & bailey hedgemon. Culture . Latin America cu. lture.  . is a category that stretches over a wide range of topics that together embed the character and personality of the civilization(s) it represents, demonstrating the expression of what is important to them and the creativity that can be produced through different media. 1791-1845. Independence Movements in Latin America. European domination of Latin . America. Spread . of Enlightenment . ideas. American . and French . revolutions. Growth . of nationalism in Latin America. Chapter 20. Latin American Background. Peoples of Latin America. Peninsulares. - . Spanish-born whites (highest class). Creole. - colonial-born whites (minority). Mestizo. - mixed European and Indigenous descent (majority) . Dr . Camillia. . Cowling. 1940s recordings of Brazilian slave songs by Stanley . Stein. No tempo do . cativeiro. Aturava. . muito. . desaforo. Levantava. de . manha. . cedo. Com . cara. . limpa. Recap from the CIA . Factbook. Data Chart. Why do you think the countries of Latin America are not as well off as the U.S.?. Recap from the CIA . Factbook. Data Chart. Why do you think the countries of Latin America are not as well off as the U.S.?. a. Chapter 20, Section 3. Social and Ethnic Structures Cause Resentment. Peninsulares. – Members of the highest social class. Dominated Latin American political and social life. Creoles – . S. econd-class citizens. Group that causes many revolutions to be successful. In Latin America, most of the countries are quite ____.. They are what we would called ____ nations because they are still mainly agricultural based and do not have a great deal of money per person, or ____ income.. SS6G4 A-B-C. SS6G1. The student will locate selected features of Latin America and the Caribbean.. . a. Locate on a world and regional political-physical map:. . Amazon River. , . Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, Pacific Ocean, Panama Canal, Andes Mountains, Sierra Madre Mountains, . Ch. 47. Learning Latin American Cuisine. All around . latin. America the climate and geography, and rugged mountains and tropical rainforests have and impact on the food.. 3 native cultures have dominated: Aztecs (Mexico), Mayas (Central America), and Incas (South America)..