PPT-Model of a Latin American City

GriffinFord Model History Latin American cities fell under the rule of Spain during the colonial era As such they all followed the same set of regulations and laws known as the Laws of the Indies They allowed Spain to keep reign over its colonies One of the included requirements was for the cities to have a grid pattern established around a central plaza The wealthy lived near the plaza while the poor lived along the outskirts This would be the start of the similar patterns found in Latin American cities . ?. Key Question:. Zones of the City. Central business district (CBD). Central City (the CBD + older housing zones). Suburb (outlying, functionally uniform zone outside of the central city). AROUND THE WORLD CITIES. 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. . Chapter 22, Section 4. By the late 1800’s the United States had built an empire that stretched from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. The nation needed a shorter, quicker route between the two oceans. 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. What is in the periphery of Latin American cities?. What is the difference between a formal and an informal economy?. What is the . disamenity. section of this model?. How is this model different from Burgess’s model?. Key Question:. Urban Morphology. The layout of a city, its physical form an structure.. Berlin, Germany. With wall (above). And without wall (right). What does the urban morphology of the city tell us about the city?. outposts of control for Europe. Catholicism. is the major religion. Colonies mirror their . mother countries. Wealth gained through . Mining precious metals. Viceroys. – royal officials who rule. Revolutions. Enlightenment. Ideas .  writings of John Locke, Voltaire, & Jean Rousseau; Thomas Jefferson and Thomas Paine.. Creole. discontent at being left out of government jobs and trade concessions.. Learning Target. Concentric Zone Model. Developed by E. W. Burgess in . 1925. Argues that urban land use is best represented by a series of concentric circles. Created based on the layout of Chicago. and. GEOGRAPHY . Lesson #1. In your group…. Five . places . to visit there. Four land features . Three things that come from Latin America. Two events that happened there. One person you know of who came from there . Lesson #2. Earthquake Zones. Active Volcanoes. Physical Features. . Dense __________________ mixed with mountainous terrain and dry, arid lands. . Tropical Islands (Caribbean) . RAIN FOREST. Physical Features. 1 nd Caribbean Economic System (SELA) Key features Type of organisation: Regional Intergovernmental Organi s ation Charter/Constitution: Panama Convention (1975) Membership  Nature: Sovereign State Wikimedia Commons2from both public and private institutions We found evidence not only of substantial adverse and have yet to re-open two months later Nearly three quarters of them transitioned to som