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Mexico, Central America, & Caribbean. Test Review. The United States and Mexico fought a war in 1846 because of _______________________. The United States and Mexico fought a war in 1846 because of _______________________ Boundary Disputes. El Salvador.
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Mexico, Central America, & Caribbean Test Review
The United States and Mexico fought a war in 1846 because of _______________________
The United States and Mexico fought a war in 1846 because of _______________________ • Boundary Disputes
El Salvador
Many Native Americans died from this disease which was carried by the Spanish and other Europeans
Many Native Americans died from this disease which was carried by the Spanish and other Europeans • Smallpox
Mexico’s name comes from these people • Aztec Mexica Warriors
In 1836, settlers in this state decided to break away from Mexico.
In 1836, settlers in this state decided to break away from Mexico. • Texas
These are people of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry.
These are people of mixed Spanish and Native American ancestry. • Mestizo
Costa Rica
This country is made of coral islands • Bahamas
The U.S. helped this country gain independence from Colombia, then negotiated permission to build an important canal there.
The U.S. helped this country gain independence from Colombia, then negotiated permission to build an important canal there. • Panama
In 1959, Fidel Castro overthrew the government of this country.
In 1959, Fidel Castro overthrew the government of this country • Cuba
This agreement makes it easier for companies in Canada, The U.S. and Mexico to do business with each other.
This agreement makes it easier for companies in Canada, The U.S. and Mexico to do business with each other. • North American Free Trade Agreement (N.A.F.T.A.)
This is Mexico’s leading export • Petroleum
He captured the Aztecs and claimed Mexico for Spain. • Cortes