Study for Chapter 6, Section 1 Quiz

After Quiz: Complete first 2 columns of show me the evidence These are educated guesses/predictions

Comparing Costa Rica and Nicaragua During the 20th century, Costa Rica and Nicaragua had very different histories. As a result, Costa Rica became a strong and stable democracy, while Nicaragua became the poorest country in Central America.

Political History

Chart – pg. 171 How does Costa Rica and Nicaragua compare economically?

Let’s popcorn read.. Pg. 171 – Economic Challenges 2-3 sentences each

Complete timeline

Video Quick Write: Why do some people in Central America not like CAFTA?

Challenges in Haiti In the 1700’s, Saint-Domingue, modern-day Haiti, was the richest in the Caribbean. Today, Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere with 80 percent of its people living in poverty.

History of Poverty

Let’s popcorn read.. Pg. 173 – 21st century Haiti 2-3 sentences each

Complete Graphic Organizer on 21st Century Haiti

Video Quick Write