Traditions and Religion Relations with China Gov’tEconomyTroubling Issues Hong Kong Taiwan Singapore South Korea

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ZIMBABWESOUTH AFRICA NAMIBIAANGOLA MOZAMBIQUE National Leaders Social and political conflicts Reforms

EVIDENCE /SUPPORT CHALLENGE Most people in Latin America share a common heritage and the same culture Class structure is a significant influence on the lives of most Latin Americans Democracy has had a troubled history in Latin America Economic development has ha d mixed success Religious leaders play a significant role in Latin American politics The role of women has remained unchanged in this century

CAUSE:EFFECT: Castro sought closer ties to the Soviet Union CAUSE: The United States often saw Latin American reform movements as communist threats EFFECT: CAUSE:EFFECT: These nations sought contacts with other countries CAUSE: Regional trading blocs gained importance in Latin America in the 1990s EFFECT: CAUSE: By the 1970s and 1980s, vast tracts of tropical rain forest were being bulldozed and burned for farms and attle ranches EFFECT: CAUSE:EFFECT: Immigration from Latin America to the United States increased rapidly after the 1970s