1. N.A.F.T.A. N.A.F.T.A. (North American Free Trade Agreement) Reduction of Trade barriers between Canada, Mexico, & USA (Tariffs, Quotas, etc.) Intended to increase trade of goods between the countries Feelings about the success of NAFTA are mixed

2. R62 Zapatista Guerilla Movement in Southern Mexico

3. Return to Our Essential Question(s)….. What are the major physical features of Latin America and the Caribbean, and where are they located on a map? What are the major countries of Latin America and the Caribbean, and where are they located on a map?

8. Today’s Standard(s) SS6H3 The student will analyze important 20th century issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. a. Explain the impact of the Cuban Revolution. SS6H3 The student will analyze important 20th century issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. b. Explain the impact and political outcomes of the Zapatista guerilla movement in Mexico.

9. Intro to Our Essential Question…… What lasting impact did the Cuban Revolution have on Cuba and the region? How did the Zapatista guerilla movement affect Mexico?

10. Zapatista Guerilla Movement NAFTA

11. Fulgencio Batista

12. Today’s Standard(s) SS6H3 The student will analyze important 20th century issues in Latin America and the Caribbean. b. Explain the impact and political outcomes of the Zapatista guerilla movement in Mexico.

13. Intro to Our Essential Question…… How do guerilla movements affect the politics in countries in which they exist? How did the Zapatista guerilla movement affect Mexico?

14. Who were the “Zapatistas” Where were they located Why were they angry? What did they do? How did this conflict change things in Mexico? Mexican Citizens of Native American (Mayan) Descent FARMERS Chiapas, Mexico (In the south along the border w/ Guatemala & Belize →Wanted Private Land Ownership →Disagreed w/ NAFTA b/c they thought it would lower the price of their crops & they would lose money Seized control of 4 towns in Chiapas & fought govt. troops until a cease-fire was agreed upon. -Improvement in housing & education for Mayan farmers in Chiapas -Land Ownership laws were changed -New laws made sure those of Native descent served in the legislature of Mexico

15. Return to Our Essential Question…… How do guerilla movements affect the politics in countries in which they exist? How did the Zapatista guerilla movement affect Mexico?