Module 9, Lesson 3, Mexico Today

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A mixture of smoke, chemicals, and fog (VOCAB WORD)

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smog

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U.S.- and foreign-owned factories in Mexico

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maquiladoras

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A rise in prices that occurs when currency loses its buying power (VOCABULARY WORD)

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inflation

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An original or native resident of a specific region (VOCABULARY WORD)

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indigenous

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The practice of burning forest to clear land for planting (VOCABULARY WORD)

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slash and burn agriculture

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A crop that farmers grow mainly to sell for a profit (VOCABULARY WORD)

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cash crop

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world’s second-largest city and Mexico’s capital (VOCABULARY WORD)

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Mexico City

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Why was it difficult to make political changes in Mexico for most of the 20th century?

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One political party controlled the government

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During the 20th century, one _______ controlled the Mexican government.

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political party

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How has the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) helped the Mexican economy?

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It has increased exports.