Chapter 9 Homework

Chapter 9, Section 1

1. Latin Americas Native American empires have made many contributions to the regions cultural development because they were the original people in the area. Therefore their traditions were carried on and mixed with the europeans culture when they invaded their land.

2. European rule has definatly influenced political and social structures because they took over the area and ran it by their rules. They introduced new political structure made a new constitution that put Mexico under a federal republic.

Creative writing:
Mexico's sports come from various countries and different cultures. One of their most favored sports is bullfighting and people like to gather in an arena and watch. They also are very interested in soccer, like most other countries in the world. They also enjoy baseball and a form of handball called jaialai.


Chapter 9, Section 2

1. The most dominant religion is Roman Catholic along with other forms of Protestant Christianity in English speaking areas.

2. In the Carribbean and Central America most of the ethnic groups are Black(64%), white(7%), and Asian(4%). Also the maya desendents make up alot of the Guaremala population and overall about two thirds of Central Americans are mestizos.

Creative Writing:
Balboa was the first to explore Panama. He climben a peak and discover a body of water that was as large and the Atlantic Ocean and people had ideas to use it to link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. This begun the building of the Panama Canal and it has become one of the worlds most important trade routes.


Chapter 9, Section 3

1. The biggest problem this region faces is places for people to settle. The land is taken up by dense forests and the people live on whatever edges of land they can, although the population is rapidly growing and there is not much room.

2. Stable economys and high standard of living are the two things that determine the quality of health care in the area. If the economy is good and it is a good area the people will have better access to healthcare and live longer healthier lives.

Creative Writing:
If my family was deciding whether to stay in our rural area or move to a city. I would rather move to a city, although it might be crowded but there would be way more jobs available. I would rather live around many people and be social then isolated. The area might have a better economy and more schools and doctors available so i think it would be much smarter to move.