Latin America Economics Worksheet (4th Grade Level)

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How does being able to read and write help a country's economy?

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People can get good jobs that need reading and writing.

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Why does Cuba have the highest number of people who can read and write in Latin America?

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Fidel Castro made sure money was spent on education.

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Why do some countries like Cuba have many people who can read and write but still have a lot of poor people?

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Many people who can read and write leave for better jobs elsewhere.

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Why do some countries like Brazil spend a lot of money to make college free?

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Countries with many college graduates have better and healthier economies.

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Investing in people's well-being makes a country's economy better because:

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it increases productivity and reduces healthcare costs.

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What are capital goods?

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Factories, machines, and technology needed for an industry.

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What natural resources are found in Cuba?

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Minerals and sugarcane.

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Why might a country like Brazil choose not to sell its natural resources?

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Some natural resources, like the rainforest, are important for the earth's well-being.

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Why does Cuba have very few new business owners?

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Cuba's communist government made starting new businesses illegal.

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What is an entrepreneur?

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A private person who wants to start a new business or industry.