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Central America and the Caribbean. Chapter 10, Section 2. Isthmus Cultural hearth United Provinces of Central America Panama Canal Calypso Reggae Informal economy. Human Perspective. A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!. Native and Colonial Central America. The Maya Spanish control
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Central America and the Caribbean Chapter 10, Section 2
Isthmus • Cultural hearth • United Provinces of Central America • Panama Canal • Calypso • Reggae • Informal economy
Human Perspective • A man, a plan, a canal, Panama!
Native and Colonial Central America • The Maya • Spanish control • Independence • United Provinces of Central America • Separation
Native and Colonial Caribbean • Indians • Spanish arrival • Sugar and slaves • Rebellion and independence
Cultural Blends • Blends • Spanish and Native in Central America • Other European and African in Caribbean How does Central American Culture differ from Caribbean Culture?
Economics: Job and People • A “developing” region • Caribbean cash crops • Chiquita, Dole and MJB • Panama Canal • Rural Central America • Crowded Islands What product do you consume that come from this region?
Popular Culture, Tourism, and Jobs • Music • Calypso • Reggae • Afro-cuban • Tourism • Informal Economy Can you list other musical styles or artists from Central America and the Caribbean?
4. Which of these was not a colonial power in the region? a. the United Kingdom b. France c. Germany d. the Netherlands
5. A man, a plan, a canal… a. Colombia! b. Nicaragua! c. Panama! d. Viva Mexico!
6. Which of these kinds of music is not identified with the Caribbean? a. Polka b. Reggae c. Salsa d. Calypso