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 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 Kingdomb. Francec. Germanyd. the Netherlands

5. A man, a plan, a canal…a. Colombia!b. Nicaragua!c. Panama!d. Viva Mexico!

6. Which of these kinds f music is not identified with the Caribbean?a. Polkab. Reggaec. Salsad. Calypso