Unit 3 Lesson 3 Key Concepts World Geography (ae)

Who colonized Central America and The Caribbean?

• The British
• The Spanish

Who took over Cuba in 1959? What kind of government did he establish?

• Fidel Castro took over and established a communist government
• Che Guevara took over and established a democratic government

What language do most people speak in Central America?

• English
• Spanish

What languages are spoken in the Caribbean?

• English, Spanish, French, Dutch, Haitian Creole, Papiamento
• English

What is a Latifundia?

• A large agricultural estate owned by families or corporations.

• A Roman goddess of agriculture

What is a Manifundia?

• A type of Italian pasta
• small farms that produce food chiefly for family use

What is Cottage Industry?

• a business that employs workers in their homes

• An industry that only produces cottages

What is Eco-Tourism?

• the practice and business of recreational travel based on concern for the environment

• A type of tourism that involves visiting amusement parks and recreational centers

What is Subsistence Agriculture?

• A type of farming where the farmers grow only enough food to feed their families
• A type of farming where the farmers grow crops in large quantities for export

Who led a successful revolt in Haiti?

• George Washington
• Toussaint L'Ouverture