1. 10-2 Question Notes Central America and the Caribbean

2. Native and Colonial Central America Why is ancient Central America considered a cultural hearth What brought about the United Provinces of Central America

3. Native and Colonial Caribbean Where did the African influence in the Caribbean come from? Who were the European powers in the Caribbean, and how did most of them earn their wealth?

4. Cultural Blends What are the two major cultural blends of Central America? What are the cultural blends of the Caribbean Islands? Why is there such a cultural blend in the Caribbean Islands?

5. Economics: Jobs and People What are 3 reasons for poverty in the region? Why is the Panama Canal Important

6. Pop Cultural, Tourism, & Jobs What countries have influenced and shaped music in Central America and the Caribbean? Why might reggae be popular in the Caribbean?