1. Central America and the Caribbean
Latin America
Central America and the Caribbean

4. The People Central America’s population is largely similar to Mexico’s
Caribbean
64% Black
24% Mixed
7% White
4% Asian
1% Other

5. Population Density and Distribution
Varies from country to country
Most population along pacific coast highlands
Substantial external migration
Poor economic growth
Unstable governments, civil wars
60% of people live in towns and cities

6. Article: Haiti and the Dominican Republic: A Tale of Two Countries

7. Reflection
You are now the President of the Dominican Republic, CONGRATULATIONS!
Your goal is to do what you can to help your neighbor Haiti
Write 1-2 Paragraphs explaining what you think should be done to help the people of Haiti.

8. History and Government: The Columbian Exchange

9. History and Government
Spanish settlers seek gold!
By mid-1600s Native population nearly wiped out through: forced labor, starvation, and European diseases.
Slaves imported to fill labor shortages
Independence dates varied. Some not until 1900s
Panama, the thinnest part of land, long seen as a link.
Panama Canal, started in 1904

10. Culture: Language Primarily Spanish speaking
Caribbean: Spanish, French, Dutch, English
Dialects: forms of language unique to a particular place or group
Patois: Dialects that blend indigenous, European, African, and Asian Languages.

11. Culture: Religion Central America: 6/7 Roman Catholic Caribbean:
English speaking islands: Protestant
Spanish, French speaking islands: Roman Catholic
Mixed Religions: (what was this called again?)
Santería: Cuba
Voodoo: Haiti and the Dominican Republic

12. Article: What is Voodoo? Understanding a Misunderstood Religion
Saumya Arya Haas

13. Reflection
Consider a depiction of Voodoo that you have seen in a movie or television show. Explain how it was shown in the movie and compare it with the way in which this article portrays Voodoo.
1 Paragraph Minimum